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Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.

Roll Call · 13h

Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

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FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

Death toll from flooding in Kerr County climbs to 103

ABC News on MSN · 15h

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

Grim reality looms as search for missing Texas flood victims presses on

A week after deadly flash floods, as rescue turns to recovery, more than 160 people remain missing in Kerr County, Texas.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 11h

Death toll from flooding in Kerr County climbs to 103 as search efforts in central Texas continue

The death toll in the July 4 Central Texas flooding rose to 103 on Friday as the search continued for those still missing.

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FEMA maps underestimated risk in catastrophic Texas flood, data shows

The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was ...

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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

FEMA referred questions about the expansion to local officials, who didn't reply to messages seeking comment. Steubing, a longtime municipal engineer in Texas, said the rain and flooding that ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash ...

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Trump visits Texas flood zone while avoiding criticism he's heaped on other governors

President Donald Trump is touring the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how ...

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Trump to visit Texas; White House says FEMA has funds for flood victims: Live updates

President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by ...

What can Tampa Bay emergency managers learn from central Texas floods?

Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and ...

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Texas is one of FEMA's biggest users. Greg Abbott is helping Trump cut it

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

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Texas lawmakers face scrutiny over missed opportunity to improve emergency response

On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.

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