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Kristi Noem Derided as ‘Homeland Barbie’ by Texas Official After Deadly Flood
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s carefully crafted image as a tough woman has taken a hit. In the aftermath of deadly flooding in Texas over the July 4 holiday that claimed 137 lives,
Kerrville city manager reportedly referred to Kristi Noem as 'Homeland Barbie' in text messages
Critics have used the nickname to disparage Noem for her lack of law-enforcement and emergency-response experience.
Dem Calls for Investigation of Kristi Noem Over Fema's Texas Flood Response
Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to catastrophic flooding in Texas.
Kristi Noem Under Fire As FEMA Officials Blast Her Texas Flood Response
The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas.
FEMA officials say this Kristi Noem policy 'slowed down the FEMA response' to Texas floods
Several officials within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are now accusing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem of hampering the agency's ability to save lives in the wake of deadly floods in Kerr County,
‘ICE Barbie’ Kristi Noem Rages at NYT Over Missed FEMA Calls
Homeland Security Kristi Noem hit back at The New York Times over a report finding thousands of victims couldn’t get through to FEMA as catastrophic flooding engulfed Central Texas. A Times report found the Federal Emergency Management Agency failed to answer “nearly two-thirds” of all distress calls from victims of the catastrophe,
Texas local official caught mocking DHS secretary as 'Homeland Barbie' after deadly floods
Records show Kerrville city manager reportedly made controversial remarks about DHS Secretary Noem amid criticism of delayed FEMA deployment following catastrophic flooding
Revealed: Even Texas officials are mocking Kristi Noem as 'Homeland Barbie'
Some Texas officials in the county recently devastated by fatal flooding were found to have been laughing at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem behind her back. The Daily Beast reported Monday on newly revealed texts that San Antonio,
'Homeland Barbie': Leader of flooded Texas city mocks Kristi Noem in private chats
The city manager of Kerrville, Texas vented his frustrations at Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in private messages, KSAT reported — including calling her a derogatory nickname.The messages from Dalton Rice,

Kristi Noem backtracks on FEMA, says Trump wants it ‘remade’

In a shift, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Sunday to walk back earlier plans for a sweeping dismantling of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saying Trump wants to "remake" ...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends FEMA Texas flooding response after NYT reports slow response

The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.

Kristi Noem to be investigated over her FEMA's response to devastating Texas floods? Why Trump aide is facing backlash

President Donald Trump's ally and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is facing intense criticism over her handling of deadly Texas flood that has killed over 100 people. Initially, Noem said there was a need ...

'FEMA is in worse shape than any agency': House Dem slams Kristi Noem’s leadership

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) joins Morning Joe to call out House Republicans for adjourning early to avoid a vote on the ...

Noem takes heat on Texas amid doubts over FEMA flood response

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is under fire amid reports of a botched disaster response effort in Texas, one ...

Documents Show FEMA Calls Went Unanswered. Kristi Noem Claims It’s Fake News

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem denied that Texas flood victims could not contact FEMA's call centers in the days following the disaster.