- The Trump administration is reportedly considering major changes to FEMA, including threats to dismantle the agency, while appointing Cameron Hamilton as a nominee to discuss disaster aid with officials like Gary Peters.
- FEMA and DHS face accusations of withholding funding under the Trump administration.
A deposition has taken place in an AFGE lawsuit concerning spending, involving issues of cuts and subcontracting within DHS and FEMA.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
A deposition has taken place in an AFGE lawsuit concerning spending, involving issues of cuts and subcontracting within DHS and FEMA.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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DHS
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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