On May 11, 2026, Cameron Hamilton was nominated director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). If he passes the ...

This marks a surprising comeback for Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, who was fired last year after defending FEMA’s existence.

Cameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again.

Lawmakers have celebrated the resignation of David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Richardson succeeded Cameron Hamilton in May to lead the agency. His brief tenure ...