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Fema staff who signed letter criticizing agency under Trump placed on leave

Organizers say it’s ‘likely they’ve retaliated against all public signers’ of letter about capacity to respond to disasters

The Guardian - US

Noem’s special adviser Corey Lewandowski holds ‘veto’ power on large expenditures, staff says

The scope of Corey Lewandowski’s role has frustrated some administration officials, a new report claims

The Independent UK

FEMA Faces Concerns Over Spending Oversight And Official Appointments

FEMA faces scrutiny over spending oversight and expertise concerns, reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina failures.

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The Latest: Trump connections accused of covert influence operations in Greenland

Denmark’s foreign minister summoned the top U.S. diplomat after the main national broadcaster reported Wednesday that at least three people connected to Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland

The Independent UK

FEMA employees forced on leave after issuing open letter critical of Trump administration

Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening

The Independent UK

Droughts don’t just dry up water — they drain livelihoods and weaken local economies

Unlike hurricanes and floods, which arrive suddenly and tend to dominate headlines with dramatic images of wrecked homes and submerged towns, droughts are often overlooked by media, governments and markets because they unfold more slowly.

The Conversation

‘You had to fend for yourself’: Hurricane Katrina haunts New Orleans as Trump guts disaster aid

As survivors and experts reflect on the storm 20 years on, fear is growing that the US is just as unprepared to take on extreme weather amid cuts to Fema

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First Thing: Trump says he is firing Fed governor Lisa Cook in escalating attack on bank’s independence

Cook has said that Trump ‘has no authority’ to remove her from the job over over allegations she committed mortgage fraud. Plus, a look at the AI-led agency advocating for ‘AI rights’

The Guardian - UK

FEMA staffers warn Trump’s cuts will result in Katrina-level catastrophe

Nearly 200 current and former employees of the US emergency response agency urge Congress to protect FEMA.

Al Jazeera

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributed federal funds to public media stations, is shutting down on September 30

The Independent UK

Fema staff warn Trump’s cuts risk exposing US to another Hurricane Katrina

Workers say president’s attacks on the agency and lack of qualified leadership could lead to deadly catastrophe

The Guardian - US

Why Trump has the Federal Emergency Management Agency so worried

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The Independent UK

Hurricane Katrina: 3 painful lessons for emergency management are increasingly important 20 years later

Hurricane Katrina looms large in the history of American emergency management, both for what went wrong as the disaster unfolded and for the policy changes it triggered.

The Conversation

FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster

More than 180 employees said the agency’s abilities were being impacted by climate science censorship and ‘interference’ from Homeland Security

The Independent UK

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Some FEMA staff call out Trump cuts in public letter of dissent

More than 180 current and former FEMA employees have published a letter warning of potential disaster due to cuts in the agency

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Erin intensified at a near-record rate. Is Florida ready for the next big storm?

Erin went from a tropical storm to a category 5 in about 24 hours, underscoring the danger of hurricane season amid a diminished Fema and National Weather Service

The Independent UK

Noem’s demand for sign-off on $100,000-plus Homeland Security expenses is delaying operations ‘critical to protecting national security’: report

Homeland Security Secretary introduced new rule as part of a crack down on apparent wasteful spending within the department

The Guardian - US

Alarm over Fema aid rule requiring email address for disaster victims

Experts call change likely to pose problems for Americans with limited internet access ‘troubling to say the least’

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The Independent UK

Lost everything in a storm? Good luck. FEMA to require email address for aid as families rebuild after disasters

One in five American households do not have access to the internet

The Independent UK

As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status

Immigrants face increased risks this hurricane season due to aggressive immigration enforcement

The Guardian - US

‘I’m just waiting and waiting’: Filipino survivors feel left out of Maui fire recovery efforts

Filipino immigrants made up about 40% of Lahaina’s pre-fire population – but many feel left behind in a systemic failure that reflects Hawaii’s colonial history

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‘Maryland’s Trumpiest city’ both financially and literally underwater after Trump cancels flood protection FEMA grant

Trump casually destroyed their city with the stroke of a pen and promptly forgot all about it.

The Independent UK

FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop

Ashton Dolce joined the Youth Preparedness Council at the nation's disaster relief agency to advocate for issues such as protection from extreme heat

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Could Aging In Place Make You Ineligible for Emergency Aid?

For many seniors, the dream is to age in place—remaining in a familiar home surrounded by community ties, memories, and independence. It’s a lifestyle choice...

The Texas Tribune

Along Guadalupe River, more than a dozen summer camps have structures in flood zones

Most of the camps were built decades ago, before modern modeling and flood maps. Counties have little power to regulate construction flood plains.

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