- 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.
FEMA denied New York's appeal for disaster funds, prompting criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul.
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FEMA denied New York's appeal for disaster funds, prompting criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hochul appealed FEMA denial; lawmakers accuse Trump admin of politicizing disaster aid.1 source
Hochul criticized FEMA after the agency denied New York's appeal for disaster assistance.1 source
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FEMA and DHS face accusations of withholding funding under the Trump administration.Also in this story
- 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.
- 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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Kathy Hochul
57th Governor of New York since 2021
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
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