Emily Randall sent letters to Kristi Noem demanding answers regarding FEMA fund delays, as FEMA was instructed by DHS to divert resources.

The entities involved

• Kristi Noem →

  American politician (born 1971)

  • Kristi Noem was fired by the Trump administration on June 16, 2026.Mon 04:28
  • Donald Trump has made several political moves since June 1st, including replacing Kristi Noem as a successful candidate, attacking Kevin Stitt over leadership disputes, and backing Kevin Hern for a Senate seat.Mon 02:50
• Emily Randall →

  American politician (born 1985)

  Nothing else this week.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency →

  United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security

  • FEMA released funds for projects in Wheeling on September 28, involving Robert Herron.Mon 07:07
  • FEMA is providing financial support for disaster recovery in New York, including grants to a state university.Mon 06:58
• DHS →

  Wikimedia disambiguation page

  • DHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Mon 17:57
  • Detention center plans are reportedly being made that include Pennsylvania.Mon 17:51

Related events

• FEMA and DHS face accusations of withholding funding under the Trump administration.Jul 26
• Operational failures in regional disaster response are being linked to procurement rules and shifts in FEMA's focus under Trump's executive order in Central Texas.Jul 29
• Kristi Noem's contract memo created bureaucracy at FEMA, involving former acting administrator David Richardson.Sep 15
• Lack of federal aid from FEMA is hindering local recovery efforts in Uvalde County, with the Trump administration reportedly causing delays. Urban Institute is analyzing the situation.Aug 28
• FEMA denied New York's appeal for disaster funds, prompting criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul.Sep 3