FEMA to get new interim director ahead of agency review report

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is set to have another interim director start next week, as President Donald Trump’s ...

FEMA workers pulled from Chicago storm damage surveys because of ICE

The decision to halt disaster assessment work came amid the immigration crackdown in Chicago. Officials worried FEMA’s ...
San Antonio Express-News

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

(THE CONVERSATION) 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 ...
Hoodline

Florida Congresswoman Charged With Swiping $5M in FEMA Funds and Rigging Campaign Contributions

Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick faces charges for embezzlement of FEMA funds and illegal campaign contributions.
The Telegraph

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

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Susan L. Cutter, University of South Carolina (THE CONVERSATION) When the head of the ...