Dozens of FEMA Workers Placed on Leave by Trump Administration
The Trump administration has placed over 40 FEMA employees on administrative leave, raising concerns over politicisation of the disaster agency. Read the full investigation.
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FEMA storm survey halted as ICE raids take priority
FEMA agents were pulled from Chicago storm damage assessment over concerns ICE raids would spark community backlash. Read how immigration enforcement is impacting disaster relief.
Trump's 'Terminator' Takes Over FEMA in Shake-Up
Donald Trump installs Karen Evans, nicknamed 'The Terminator', as the new head of FEMA. Discover how this signals a major shift in US emergency management policy and spending.
US Congresswoman Indicted Over $5M FEMA Funds
Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly stealing COVID-19 relief money. She denies all claims. Follow the developing story.
US Congresswoman charged with stealing disaster funds
A Florida congresswoman faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief and funnelling money into her campaign. Read the full details.
Congresswoman charged with stealing COVID relief money
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces indictment for allegedly laundering $5.8 million in pandemic funds to support her campaign. Federal prosecutors detail elaborate scheme.
Democrat indicted for stealing $5m in FEMA funds
Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces indictment for allegedly funnelling $5m in disaster relief to her campaign. Read the full details.
Trump administration slashes FEMA reform report
Exclusive: A 160-page FEMA reform report was cut to 20 pages by the Trump administration, raising concerns over US disaster preparedness. Discover the implications.
Florida Congresswoman Indicted for Stealing $5M Disaster Funds
US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly misappropriating $5 million in FEMA disaster relief to fund her 2021 campaign. Read the full details.
Trump Considers Moving FEMA HQ to Texas
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to relocate FEMA's headquarters from Washington D.C. to Texas, creating potential operational challenges. Discover the full story.
FEMA Acting Chief Departs After 6 Months
FEMA's acting chief, David Richardson, has left his post after only six months, marking further instability at the US disaster response agency. Discover the implications.
Acting FEMA Head Resigns After Texas Flood Crisis
Acting FEMA administrator David Richardson steps down after six months, following criticism over his handling of deadly Texas floods that killed over 130. Discover the full story.
FEMA Funding Crisis Hits Emergency Response Capabilities
Federal disaster response agency FEMA confronts a severe financial crisis as extreme weather events escalate across multiple US states, prompting emergency declarations and political controversy.
FEMA slammed over Hawaii wildfire response failures
Exclusive: Federal Emergency Management Agency faces scathing criticism from disaster specialists over insufficient planning and resource allocation ahead of catastrophic Maui wildfires, raising urgent questions about national readiness.
Trump wanted Kristi Noem as FEMA chief: reports
Explosive new claims reveal Donald Trump reportedly planned to install South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as FEMA head, seeking to politicise the disaster response agency during his presidency.
Trump cuts anti-terror funds for Democratic states
The Trump administration is redirecting anti-terrorism funding away from Democratic-led states, sparking accusations of political retaliation and leaving security experts concerned about vulnerable communities.
Trump's FEMA Loyalists to Oversee Government Agencies
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's strategy to install FEMA loyalists across federal agencies in potential second term, raising concerns about politicisation of civil service.
Noem Accused of Political Purge Plot at FEMA
Exclusive: Internal DHS memos reveal staff fears and accusations of 'political interference' after Governor Kristi Noem reportedly sought to install Corey Lewandowski at FEMA, triggering a formal complaint.
FEMA Official's 'Let Them Fend' Hurricane Comments Spark Fury
A senior FEMA official has ignited a firestorm after suggesting on social media that individuals in hurricane-prone areas should be solely responsible for their own survival, criticising federal aid. The controversial comments, made to commentator Charlie
‘The Big One’ Looms: Scientists Warn of Imminent Mega-Quake
Geologists issue a dire warning: the Pacific Northwest is critically unprepared for a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami, a disaster they confirm is a matter of 'when', not 'if'.
FEMA staff fired in pornography scandal
Exclusive: Multiple FEMA employees have been dismissed after a shocking internal investigation uncovered they were accessing and sharing hardcore pornography while on the job and using government equipment.
Trump's Alleged Plan to Axe FEMA Revealed in New Book
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump allegedly pressured South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to defund FEMA, the critical federal disaster response agency, during his 2024 campaign, according to a bombshell new book.
Lewandowski Lobbying Sinks Noem's FEMA Bid
Exclusive: A planned FEMA director role for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was abruptly withdrawn after Trump ally Corey Lewandowski's unauthorised lobbying sparked a fierce backlash from Biden officials and ethics watchdogs.
FEMA Staff Forced on Leave After Challenging Trump Orders
Exclusive: A group of FEMA employees have been placed on administrative leave after writing a letter alleging they were instructed to carry out potentially unlawful directives from the Trump administration, The Guardian can reveal.
FEMA's Chilling Katrina Warning: 'Leave or Face Death'
A newly unearthed FEMA memo from the eve of Hurricane Katrina delivers a stark, brutal warning to New Orleans residents: evacuate or face almost certain death, as no government help would be coming. The document reveals the terrifying, unfiltered truth of
FEMA Chief Faces Congress Over Political Mediation Claims
Top US disaster official Deanne Criswell is under fire from Congress for reportedly intervening in a South Dakota tribal dispute on Governor Kristi Noem's behalf, raising serious ethical concerns.
Trump's Debunked Puerto Rico Conspiracy Against Obama
Donald Trump has sparked outrage by reviving a baseless conspiracy theory that Barack Obama diverted billions in Puerto Rico relief funds, a claim thoroughly debunked by experts and officials.
Trump's FEMA Overhaul Plan Sparks Fears on Katrina Anniversary
As the US marks the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a Guardian investigation reveals how a second Trump term could reshape FEMA, raising alarms over political loyalty and disaster preparedness.
FEMA's Katrina Letter to Trump Revealed
Exclusive: A newly surfaced FEMA letter to Donald Trump, penned during Hurricane Katrina, exposes critical failures in disaster preparedness and offers a chilling foreshadowing of today's climate emergency challenges.
FEMA Chief Dismissed After White House Misuse of Funds Probe
The head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been abruptly dismissed following a White House inquiry into the potential misuse of government resources. The official was a key Trump appointee.
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