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Fired FEMA Chief Hamilton Exposes ‘Hostile’ Battle Over Agency’s Future Under Trump

Fired FEMA Chief Hamilton Exposes ‘Hostile’ Battle Over Agency’s Future Under Trump

Fired FEMA Chief Hamilton Exposes ‘Hostile’ Battle Over Agency’s Future Under Trump Cameron Hamilton, the former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has broken his silence in a recent podcast interview, detailing a “very hostile relationship” with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials over the Trump administration’s aggressive push to abolish the agency. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL hired and subsequently fired by President Donald Trump in May, provided the first public account of the internal machinations that…

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Trump Administration Dismantles Key FEMA Reforms Amid Katrina Anniversary and Expert Warnings

Trump Administration Dismantles Key FEMA Reforms Amid Katrina Anniversary and Expert Warnings

Trump Administration Dismantles Key FEMA Reforms Amid Katrina Anniversary and Expert Warnings As the nation marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a new Trump administration is actively rolling back critical reforms implemented to strengthen the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the wake of that catastrophic 2005 disaster. These reversals are drawing urgent warnings from current and former FEMA employees who fear a significant weakening of the agency’s ability to respond to future large-scale emergencies. In a letter sent…

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Noem Under Fire: FEMA Call Failures Exposed Amidst Texas Flood Crisis

Noem Under Fire: FEMA Call Failures Exposed Amidst Texas Flood Crisis

Noem Under Fire: FEMA Call Failures Exposed Amidst Texas Flood Crisis Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing intense scrutiny following reports that thousands of critical calls to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) went unanswered in the immediate aftermath of devastating Texas floods earlier this month. Despite a New York Times report detailing significant call failures, Noem has dismissed the claims as “fake news.” The Times investigation revealed a stark drop in FEMA’s responsiveness: while nearly all calls were…

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FEMA Under Fire: Camp Mystic Tragedy Reveals Years of Flood Map Exemptions

FEMA Under Fire: Camp Mystic Tragedy Reveals Years of Flood Map Exemptions

FEMA Under Fire: Camp Mystic Tragedy Reveals Years of Flood Map Exemptions Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, significantly loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain. This regulatory leniency preceded a devastating flood that swept away children and counselors at the Texas summer camp. A recent investigation by The Associated Press revealed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initially designated Camp Mystic, a prestigious…

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FEMA Funding for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Under Scrutiny Amidst New Details

FEMA Funding for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Under Scrutiny Amidst New Details

FEMA Funding for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Under Scrutiny Amidst New Details A controversial immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is reportedly being funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program, according to recent statements. This facility, expected to house up to 5,000 detainees, is situated on an airfield approximately 45 miles west of Miami, designed for individuals awaiting deportation. Initial reports indicated that the state of Florida provided the first $450…

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