Trump names GOP’s Whatley, 3 more from NC to help review FEMA after saying he may end it
President Donald Trump named RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and three GOP members of Congress to review FEMA’s work in Helene.
Trump names four North Carolinians to panel evaluating FEMA
President Donald Trump has designated Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley and three other North Carolinians to serve on a panel charged with reviewing the work and future of FEMA.
Before he heads to California, Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’
President Trump said he is considering 'getting rid of' the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on a visit to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina.
President Trump signs executive order to create task force that reviews FEMA
President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of FEMA.
Trump suggests eliminating FEMA while touring disaster site
Also, FEMA removed a supervisor who instructed employees to skip over homes visibly supporting Trump in Florida. The agency has launched an internal probe into the incident. Gallup reported in 2023 that 49% of Americans rated FEMA as being excellent or good at its job, one of the highest ratings in the survey.
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while touring disaster areas
Instead of having federal financial assistance flow through FEMA, the Republican president said Washington could provide money directly to the states.
NC Republican reps to review FEMA’s Helene response
Four North Carolina Republican representatives will help President Donald Trump review FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene.
FEMA under review; how could changes impact La. disaster response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now under the microscope of the new Trump administration. ”FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” President Trump said. “They cost a tremendous amount of money and it’s very bureaucratic and very slow.
Rep. Edwards calls FEMA 'broken'; will serve on Trump task force overseeing agency after Helene
U.S. Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards will serve on the "Council to Assess the Federal Management Agency," which was established ...
Trump may be ‘getting rid of FEMA,’ president says in visit to hurricane-hit North Carolina
President Trump told hurricane survivors in North Carolina Friday that he may be “getting rid of FEMA” — while saying he ...
Trump calls for shutting down FEMA even as red states collect top funds
Trump calls for shutting down FEMA even as red states collect top funds - Trump supporters could end up hurt the worst ...
WNC Congressman asked to help tackle FEMA review, reform
Western North Carolina's Congressman, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, has been asked by President Trump to help overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency, thanks to his appointment to a newly created ...
Trump Proposes ‘Getting Rid of FEMA’ While Visiting North Carolina
FLETCHER, N.C. — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
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My home state is still recovering from Helene. Trump just made rebuilding harder. | Opinion
Last week, while visiting areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene in my home state of North Carolina, President Donald Trump proposed “getting rid” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Then he signed ...
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McDowell County U.S. representative named to task force for overhauling FEMA
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from the 11th Congressional District which includes McDowell County, has been appointed to a newly created task force for the overhaul of the Federal Emergency ...