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Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response as model for nation

U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his agency’s response to the devastating Hill Country flooding. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton,

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 9d

Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods

The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

New York Magazine on MSN13d

Kristi Noem Laughs Off Criticism of Her Texas Flood Response

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in damage-control mode after she was accused of holding up rescue and recovery ...

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Texas lawmakers begin investigation into flood response

AUSTIN ( NewsNation) — Texas lawmakers will meet for the first time Wednesday to begin reviewing the response to catastrophic floods that killed at least 135 people over the Fourth of July weekend and ...

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Trump looks to quash criticism on natural disaster response during Texas visit

President Donald Trump is traveling to central Texas on Friday to survey the aftermath of a catastrophic flood that has ...

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Texas lawmakers tackle state’s catastrophic flooding in special session

During a lengthy hearing Wednesday, testimony highlighted problems with early warning systems, first responder communications and local emergency management.

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Texas officials defend flood response and Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump: Morning Rundown

Plus, Republicans strategists are advising lawmakers to appeal to working class voters when selling Donald Trump's "big, ...

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Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response

President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded state and local ...

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