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Trump's Fired FEMA Nominee Returns to Lead Disaster Agency Hurting From 5,000-Worker Shortage

Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, the same man he fired for defending the agency. More than 5,000 workers have left since January 2025.

International Business Times UK

Trump Fired Him for Defending FEMA and Now He Wants Him Back: Who is Cameron Hamilton

President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, bringing back the same official his administration fired last year after he publicly said the disaster relief agency should not be eliminated.

Latin Times

Virginia Democrats ask conservative-majority US supreme court to restore congressional map approved by voters – as it happened

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Trump news at a glance: president says he ‘didn’t even finish reading’ Iran’s peace proposals

Ceasefire on ‘life support’, Trump says as he considers restarting US navy military escorts of ships through the strait of Hormuz – key US politics stories from 11 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead disaster response agency Fema

Hamilton was fired as acting administrator last year after he opposed plans to abolish the agency at a House hearing

The Guardian - US

Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agency

His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA

The Independent UK

Trump team considering moving FEMA headquarters from DC to Texas

News of the potential move comes as FEMA’s Acting Administrator resigned from his role

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Love is Blind couple announce birth of baby boy

Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton met on the first season of Love Is Blind

The Independent UK

‘People are scared s---less’: Noem’s right-hand man sows fear among DHS staffers after exploding over press reports

Ex-government employee says he was called into Noem’s office only to be fired by her adviser Corey Lewandowski

The Independent UK

Hurricane Katrina: 3 painful lessons for emergency management are increasingly important 20 years later

Hurricane Katrina looms large in the history of American emergency management, both for what went wrong as the disaster unfolded and for the policy changes it triggered.

The Conversation

Who Is Corey Lewandowski? Romance Rumours With Kristi Noem Rock Homeland Security

Trump loyalist Corey Lewandowski is under fire for his growing influence within the US Department of Homeland Security and rumours of a romantic relationship with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, sparking serious ethics concerns.

International Business Times UK

Trump left Texas’ fate to a missing-in-action leader – even as 120 are dead and 160 remain missing

Lives were lost, but does Trump care?

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Where in the world is the FEMA head? Agency leader hasn’t been seen in over a week sparking concern

David Richardson has made no public appearances or statements following his appointment on May 8

The Independent UK

Here’s The Net Worth Of The First Couple From ‘Love Is Blind’

Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton captured America’s heart by being the first couple to say “I do” on Love Is Blind. Their emotional journey—and steady return to normal life—left fans eager to see how they turned reality fame into fortune. Today, their combined net worth is a testament to smart…

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The Texas Tribune

South Padre Island officials worried about FEMA’s potential disaster spending cuts

The Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s mass federal cuts disrupt LA wildfire recovery: ‘It’s coming tumbling down’

Doge has cut staff at Fema, EPA and the army corps, who are crucial for helping survivors get back on their feet

The Independent UK

FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states

FEMA acting chief David Richardson has laid out the agency's intent for this upcoming hurricane season, cementing plans to push more responsibility to the states for disaster response and recovery while continuing federal support “when deemed necessary.”

The Guardian - US

Trump administration threatens groups that distributed federal aid for migrants

Fema-run program withholds funds it owes service providers and claims they may have aided ‘illegal activities’

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The Independent UK

'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff

The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes

Al Jazeera

‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.

International Business Times

FEMA Acting Chief Ousted After Opposing Agency Dismantling Plan

DHS' Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem decided to remove Hamilton and appoint David Richardson as his replacement, effective immediately. However, she did not provide a reason for Hamilton's dismissal.

The Independent UK

The Latest: UK says trade deal slashes tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom

Roll Call

Republican senators question Trump’s plans to change FEMA - Roll Call

Republican lawmakers expressed concerns Thursday over a Trump administration proposal to restructure the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The Guardian - US

Trump cuts will lead to more deaths in disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’

Layoffs and funding cuts to Fema and Noaa will impact how they predict and respond to disasters, warns professor Samantha Montano

The Texas Tribune

FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant money

A letter sent this week claims the grant recipients, including many Texas cities and counties, may have illegally “induced” undocumented immigrants to enter the country.

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