FEMA and DHS face accusations of withholding funding under the Trump administration.
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Updated Jul 28
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What happened
FEMA and DHS face accusations of withholding funding under the Trump administration.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FEMA denied New York's appeal for disaster funds, prompting criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul.Sub-event
- DHS has cut federal counterterrorism funding.Sub-event
- Hochul asked Trump to reinstate full funding, and Hochul called on DHS to deliver $87 million for the homeland security grant program run by FEMA.Sub-event
- A deposition has taken place in an AFGE lawsuit concerning spending, involving issues of cuts and subcontracting within DHS and FEMA.Sub-event
Accusations surface that FEMA and DHS are withholding funding.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- Staffing decisions and political scrutiny surround FEMA and DHS under the Trump administration.
- Donald Trump created a FEMA Review Council.
- FEMA downsizing occurred during the Trump administration, confirming its structural relationship with DHS.
- Administration cuts are reducing FEMA's operational capacity while experts advise on disaster preparedness challenges.
The entities involved
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
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DHS
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Related events
- Trump administration threatens to withhold federal antiterrorism funds from DHS.
- States including Illinois, D.C., California, and New Jersey joined a coalition to sue DHS over withheld FEMA grant funds.
- FEMA denied necessary funding for flood recovery involving the company Globe.
- 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.
- FEMA crews bypassed homes displaying Trump signs, under the oversight of DHS.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- klcc.orgThousands under ‘Go Now!’ evacuation orders as Oregon wildfires burn over 1.1 million acres
- abccolumbia.com25 states sue Trump Administration over FEMA - ABC Columbia