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Trump praises FEMA response in Texas

Trump Tours Flood-Ravaged Texas Amidst Crescendo of Criticism and Praise

President Donald Trump visited Texas to assess damage from a devastating flash flood that killed 120 people over the July 4 holiday. Trump faced questions over the government's response as local search teams looked for the missing amid rising political and public scrutiny of emergency management efforts.

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Trump praises FEMA response in Texas after earlier threats to eliminate agency

"FEMA has been really headed by some very good people,” Trump said during a roundtable with local officials, suggesting his administration turned the agency around after sharply criticizing the Biden administration-led FEMA response to flooding in North Carolina in late 2024.

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Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

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After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...

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Sade Perkins fundraiser raises less than $400 amid backlash over viral comments seemingly mocking Texas flood victims

Former Houston appointee faces criticism as her crowdfunding campaign struggles following controversial remarks about racial ...

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Casar, Crockett call for FEMA, NOAA details on Texas flood prep, response

Texas Democratic Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett have demanded details and documents from federal agencies tasked with tracking and responding to disasters following the devastating floods ...

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Gov. Abbott said asking hard questions about flood deaths is for 'losers.' He's wrong. | Opinion

During a press conference on Tuesday, as hundreds of Texans were displaced and entire communities swamped by record-setting ...

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Texas floods prompt new disaster reckoning in Congress

The catastrophic flooding that ravaged central Texas and killed more than 100 people in recent days represents the first ...

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Cuomo on Senate Democrat blaming DOGE for Texas flooding: ‘Shut up’

NewsNation host Chris Cuomo blasted Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) for blaming cuts to the federal government for the federal ...

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Gov. Abbott reacts to 'blame' question over Texas flood response: 'That's the word choice of losers'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said investigative committees in the House and Senate will look at the response to deadly ...

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Desperate search for the missing in Texas flood; at least 81 dead: live ...

Rep. Jack Kimble, D-Calif., posted a tongue-in-cheek critique Saturday on X of NWS cuts in response to a post from Vice President JD Vance.

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Mayor Whitmire and acting police chief rebuke councilman's critique on ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Mayor John Whitmire is at odds with a councilman over the city's response to Hurricane Beryl. Whitmire and acting Houston Police Chief, Larry Satterwhite, publicly ...

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