As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s ...

As Trump heads to Texas to see the impact of last week’s deadly flash floods, the White House has backed away from plans to abolish FEMA, officials said.

As the agency’s future is debated — President Donald Trump has talked about possibly “getting rid of” it — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees it, has tightened her grip.

Every year, millions of Americans rely on FEMA assistance after hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters. The president says state governments should do more.

WWL-TV New Orleans. President Trump no longer aims to eliminate FEMA in the shadow of Texas Flood. Posted: July 11, 2025 | Last updated: July 12, 2025 ...

Trump will also get a briefing from officials. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are joining the visit, with the senators expected to fly to their state ...

In an internal update on Tuesday morning, FEMA said it had sent about 70 search-and-rescue workers to Kerr County and had dispatched to Austin around a dozen others who could help manage responses.

Under Trump, it's getting even harder. July 10, 2025 5:54 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. ... As with most of FEMA's programs, there was more demand for money than was available.

As the agency’s future is debated — President Donald Trump has talked about possibly “getting rid of” it — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees it, has tightened her grip.