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History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function

When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, 2025, Texas floods, he told colleagues he was frustrated with bureaucratic hurdles that had delayed the team’s response to the disaster, acccording to media reports. The move highlighted an ongoing…

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Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from reallocating more than $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters

The Independent UK

Trump administration cuts New York City’s anti-terrorism funding days after skyscraper attack

Federal Emergency Management Agency says city will receive $64m less this year from its urban area security fund

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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 administration reverses pledge to tie FEMA funds to stance on Israel following criticism

A clause in FEMA’s terms and conditions mandating states to maintain commercial ties with Israel and Israeli companies to be allowed access to federal emergency funds was quietly removed on Monday.

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ICE's $45B Tent Detention Plan Raises Alarms Over Past Safety and Sanitation Issues

A new report has revealed mounting criticism against the $45 billion plan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to rapidly expand its detention infrastructure through tent-based facilities

Latin Times

Trump news at a glance: president unleashes slew of new tariff rates for trading partners

New tariffs, which range from 10% to 41%, will come into force in seven days – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance

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“Nobody came”: Hill Country flooding survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing

Residents told state lawmakers about what they’ve lost and the hardships they’re experiencing almost a month after the July 4 disaster devastated the region.

The Texas Tribune

‘Abandoning states’: Spiteful Donald Trump withholds disaster relief to states that didn’t support him

Showing vindictiveness is his only consistent policy.

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‘Found on the Guadalupe River’: the woman reuniting lost mementoes with owners after Texas floods

Dondi Persyn has gathered, restored and returned thousands of items to those affected by the floods, each object a poignant reminder of loss

The Guardian - US

Fema denies grants to three Kentucky counties hit by devastating storms

Denials are latest by agency as Trump administration seeks to shift burden of disaster recovery to states

The Guardian - US

FEMA to Distribute Hundreds Of Millions to Help Build and Operate More Immigration Detention Centers

FEMA will distribute more than $600 million to states to help build and operate temporary immigration detention centers.

Latin Times

Oprah Did Not Close Road Amid Maui Tsunami Evacuation — Here's What Really Happened

Oprah Winfrey did not refuse to open her private road during Hawaii's tsunami warning, as viral posts suggested. Police and FEMA confirm the road was open and managed to help evacuate residents, allowing 50 cars at a time.

International Business Times UK

Kevin O'Leary's Criticism, Trump's Fed Visit And Epstein Files: This Week In Politics

The week was a whirlwind of news, with former President Donald Trump at the center of several controversial stories. From his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the discovery of his name in the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s files, Trump made headlines on multiple fronts. Here’s a recap…

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New FEMA grants set to hand out $600M to states so they can build migrant detention facilities

Administration has leaned on local partners in GOP-led states to rapidly scale up immigration detention system

Benzinga

FEMA Commits $608 Million To Support Trump's Migrant Detention Expansion

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to distribute $608 million to states for the construction of immigrant detention centers, a move aligned with the Donald Trump administration’s efforts to bolster capacity for detaining migrants.

The Independent UK

Five rescued from floods in New Mexico, less than month after storms killed three in same area

Flood waters have since receded, though area remains under flood advisory

The Guardian - UK

How flood-ravaged Boston took on the climate deniers – and won

As the Trump administration dismisses global heating, the coastal city is getting on with becoming one of the most climate resilient in the world. Here’s how

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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response 'a model' for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people

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At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods - Roll Call

House Republicans and Democrats sharply scrutinized the federal response to the Texas flooding disaster that killed at least 135 people.

The Guardian - US

Fema director defends Texas flood response as ‘model’ for disasters

David Richardson’s comments follow claims of federal agency’s ‘incompetence’ and inaction during fatal floods

The Independent UK

Trump goes on FEMA spending binge announcing several states will receive federal funding months after disasters

Trump unlocked federal funding for four states months after deadly storms killed people and destroyed homes

Al Jazeera

What can we expect as fire season ramps up in California?

Officials and scientists say the state has had a mild season thus far, but fires are expected to surge in drier months.

The Guardian - US

Texas flood protest goes to Washington: ‘No more kids lost to climate disasters’

Twenty-seven trunks symbolise child flood victims: ‘They died as a result of choices – terrible and deadly choices’

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Do You Need Flood Insurance? I'm an Insurance Expert, and Here's Where You Can Get It

Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get either through FEMA or private companies. Here are the details.

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