Trump’s comments have sparked debate about the role of FEMA in disaster response. Supporters of his proposal argue that states are better equipped to address local emergencies.

Weeks before flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott participated in the first meeting of a new ...

With Hurricane Sandy poised to wreak havoc for millions of Americans, it seems like a good time to revisit Mitt Romney's unusual vision for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In this ...

Hurricane Helene isn't just causing destruction—political debates and false claims are now clouding the recovery process. Erik Hooks, FEMA's deputy administrator, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...

Some FEMA officials claim President Trump's cost-cutting policies are to blame for the delayed response to the disastrous ...

Disaster relief often becomes political because so many people are affected — and because there is a lot of media coverage surrounding hurricanes, floods and other major weather events.

The Trump administration's is talking about remaking the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, as disasters unfold ...

Before heading home Sept. 25 to campaign for the Nov. 5 election, Congress gave FEMA access to $20 billion in additional funds to address immediate needs. Congress returns Nov. 12.

After months of promises to overhaul or eliminate FEMA, Trump and his administration are touting a fast and robust federal ...

In our news wrap Tuesday, FEMA's administrator said she is pushing for an investigation into political bias in her agency's relief efforts, the transgender bathroom debate reached the U.S. Capitol ...

In our news wrap Tuesday, FEMA's administrator said she is pushing for an investigation into political bias in her agency's relief efforts, the transgender bathroom debate reached the U.S. Capitol ...

Before heading home Sept. 25 to campaign for the Nov. 5 election, Congress gave FEMA access to $20 billion in additional funds to address immediate needs. Congress returns Nov. 12.