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Trump: 'Big discussion' coming on FEMA's future
Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump: 'Big discussion' coming on FEMA's future President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
‘Setting us up for catastrophe’: alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency
The president is now setting his sights on Fema, the agency responsible for helping Americans after major disasters. Donald Trump has suggested paring back or even dismantling the federal response ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources
President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump offers sharp criticism on FEMA: 'Big discussion' coming on agency's future
President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, suggesting at one point states should handle their own response to natural disasters but still ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers
The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Sen. John Fetterman on flurry of Trump executive actions
Sen. John Fetterman talks about Jan. 6 pardons, the Laken Riley Act and his meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
These federal jobs are most at risk of being cut by Trump’s executive orders
Workers in DEI roles, new hires, and IRS employees are at risk as Trump culls the federal workforce.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Sen. Padilla presses Russell Vought about politicizing disaster relief funds
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., questioned Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, about whether or not he would "politicize" disaster relief funds ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters
As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
For federal workers, Trump’s return-to-office order amounts to an unwelcome pay cut
The approaching return to full-time in-person work will cost remote and hybrid workers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s Plan to Leave the WHO Is a Health Disaster
The exit will cut a huge chunk from the World Health Organization’s budget, but the short-term financial gain for the US could come at the cost of disease outbreaks flaring up across the world.Wired - Jan. 22 -
Trump administration uses King's 'Dream' speech to introduce executive orders cutting DEI
A White House official announced Trump’s executive order dismantling federal DEI programs, saying it honors "civil rights champions" who wanted all Americans to "be treated on the basis of their ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low.
The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Sen. Klobuchar to ABC’s Muir: What Trump and Biden discussed in the limo
The Minnesota Democrat was in the car when they rode to the Capitol.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at Trump inauguration
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) spoke Monday at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. See her full remarks, along with the ceremony's invocation by Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, archbishop ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks at Trump inauguration
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) delivered remarks at the start of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. See her full address.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Democratic Sen. Padilla will 'of course' attend Trump's inauguration
California Dem Sen. Alex Padilla speaks to "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.ABC News - Jan. 19 -
Hakeem Jeffries says disaster aid for California wildfires should not have strings attached
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) says that disaster relief for California should not have strings attached as Republican Speaker Mike ...NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump set to break the all-time federal debt record amid inflation battle
“Don’t hold your breath,” for deficit reduction, says a Bank of America economist.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
As Los Angeles-area wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
House Republicans and Trump discuss tying California wildfire aid to debt ceiling
The current California fires could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.Politico - Jan. 13 -
Full Interview: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, January 12
Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about the devastating wildfires in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she believes Los Angeles officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, but "they have never seen ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers
The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator: L.A. officials were "prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator says weather events ‘do not discriminate’ on politics
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said on Sunday that it’s important for weather events, like the California wildfires, not to become political. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator warns winds could make wildfires 'dangerous and strong again’
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday warned that winds could worsen the wildfires in the coming days, as she urged residents to heed public advisories to stay far away from their homes. ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Transcript: FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation
As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Sen. Adam Schiff discusses devastating Los Angeles wildfires
As fire rages in Southern California, questions are starting to be asked about how budget cuts at the state and local levels may have impacted the response. Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
FEMA administrator briefs White House press on California wildfires
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell provided an update during the White House press briefing on federal relief efforts for those affected by the Southern California wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Trudeau says he suggested trading 'Vermont or California' in meeting with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he and President-elect Trump briefly discussed his comments about making the neighboring country the “51st state” during his Mar-a-Lago visit in Florida ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Trump seeks Putin meeting as Biden administration announces 11th-hour aid package to Kyiv
"President Putin wants to meet. He's said that even publicly. And we have to get that war over with, that's a bloody mess," Donald Trump said.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Trudeau says he joked about a trade for Vermont or California when Trump raised annexing Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he jokingly suggested a trade for Vermont or California in response to President-elect Donald Trump's signaling an interest in annexing Canada.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Latest news on California wildfires as looters arrested, FEMA promises aid
The wildfires in California have forced at least 179,000 people to evacuate as at least three of the five fires continue to roar. FEMA officials are prepared to provide federal aid to those ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
FEMA director discusses federal response to massive Palisades Fire
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the federal government's response to the Palisades Fire, which has burned over 17,000 acres in Los Angeles County and left ...CBS News - Jan. 9