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.
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Updated Sep 10
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What happened
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.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rule changes required Kristi Noem's signature on expenses related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Sub-event
FEMA operational issues in Central Texas linked to procurement rules and Trump's executive order.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central Texas
region in the U.S. state of Texas
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
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Kristi Noem
American politician (born 1971)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- govexec.com
- rawstory.comTrump admin transforming FEMA into 'domestic terrorism' enforcement agency: report