Noem denies New York Times report that her $100,000 contract approval policy delayed FEMA call center renewals during Texas floods that killed 129 people.
FEMA acting administrator Richardson skips response to Texas flooding that killed 120 as DHS Secretary Noem assumes unprecedented disaster leadership role.
Trump calls reporter “evil person” for asking if flood warnings could have saved lives then praises conservative outlet as “nice reporter.”
Commerce Secretary Lutnick calls weather service layoff reports “fake news” while half of all national weather offices operate with 20 percent staff cuts.
House Democrats demand review of whether Trump’s weather service staff cuts delayed flood warnings that could have saved lives.
Noem’s five-day delay renewing call center contracts left FEMA unable to answer two-thirds of flood survivor calls for disaster aid.
Trump and Abbott praise federal flood response during Texas tour despite reports FEMA moved slowly and Noem’s cost-cutting delays hampered rescue efforts.
FEMA’s Texas flood response delayed 72 hours by Noem’s new rule requiring her personal approval for expenditures over $100,000.
NOAA delays cutting critical hurricane forecasting data by just one month after scientists warn of severe consequences during hurricane season.
Defense Department to stop sharing microwave satellite data over cybersecurity risks, hobbling forecasters’ ability to track rapidly intensifying hurricanes ahead of peak season.
