The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing criticism from those affected by recent fires and hurricanes as well as lawmakers on both sides. Former FEMA Director Michael Brown says when the Department of Homeland Security was created,

While DHS employees largely work in-person, the acting homeland security secretary called remote work rates at some components "unacceptable."

Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct

The acting head of DHS told the department's executive team it has 30 days to execute his order and ensure all employees are in compliance with the new policy.

Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman on Monday evening ordered all DHS employees back to work, following an executive order from President Donald Trump on his first day in office, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News. The order effectively and abruptly ended teleworking at the department.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on key issues raised during Kristi Noem’s Senate confirmation hearing on ‘America Reports.’

Mayorkas, who said he plans to stay on the job until Monday at noon, told ABC News he has had "substantive and very productive and very collegial" conversations with Trump's pick to be the new DHS secretary, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.

The order follows the 46th president’s disastrous attempt to create a Big Brother-style “Disinformation Governance Board” in the spring of 2022.

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.

At confirmation hearing, the South Dakota governor cited an ‘invasion’ of migrants even as illegal crossings have fallen sharply

The federal government is a critical player in any natural disaster. Specifically, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps people through disasters. The agency reports up to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which also handles border security, anti-terrorism efforts, immigration, and more.