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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians,

The Washington Post on MSN · 8h

FEMA deploys to difficult terrain after Helene as it faces criticism and fights misinformation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane Helene.

Yahoo · 10h

FEMA warning against fraud after Helene

FEMA is warning people in Georgia about criminals trying to profit off of Hurricane Helene. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft.

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Hosted on MSN · 7h

FEMA Funding Would Change Under New Republican Bill

Republican U.S. Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a new bill that would pull all funding from the Shelter and Services Program of FEMA.

E&E · 11h

FEMA rebuts Republican claims on disaster spending

The agency said misinformation about disaster funds going to migrants is complicating hurricane recovery efforts.

MeidasTouch News on MSN · 1d

A Whopping 175 House Republicans Voted Against FEMA Funding in 2021

As MAGA Republicans continue to politicize the Biden Administration's efforts to help Hurricane Helene victims, they should know that a whopping 175 House Republicans voted to defund FEMA in 2021. FEMA,

Biden didn't take FEMA relief money to use on migrants

Newsweek on MSN · 18h

FEMA Responds to Accusations Money Spent on Migrants

Prominent Republicans took issue with the amount of money being spent on migrants while Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue.

ABC News on MSN · 11h

White House calls Trump's claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'

The Biden White House on Friday called "absolutely false" former President Donald Trump's claim the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given so much money to cities to deal with the influx of migrants that it has no funds left to deal with disasters.

The Washington Post on MSN · 14h

No, Biden didn’t take FEMA relief money to use on migrants — but Trump did

Donald Trump falsely accuses President Joe Biden of redirecting disaster funds, a budget maneuver Trump himself approved in 2019.

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How FEMA's Disaster Funding Compares to Ukraine Aid

FEMA has recently come under scrutiny after Congress approved a continuing resolution that extends agency funding.

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Senators fear FEMA ‘entanglement’ with border crisis could hurt disaster response mission

Lawmakers are seeking answers from the Biden administration on whether an "entanglement" with the border crisis has affected ...

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Is FEMA running out of money for hurricane season? Here's what you need to know

The Federal Emergency Management Agency could be running out of funds before the end of fall's Atlantic hurricane season.

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‘All hands on deck:’ From Hawaii to Texas, FEMA employees pitch in on Helene response

Steve Reaves, a long-time FEMA employee based in Fort Worth, Texas, said the deployed agency staff represent only the tip of ...

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He Said, She Said: Trump Talks FEMA Funds, Harris Thanks Cheney For Endorsement

Trump repeated several false statements during his Thursday rally, and Harris campaigned in Ripon, Wisconsin, which is ...

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Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the agency tasked with helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene ...

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FEMA relief in East Tennessee: Will GoFundMe hurt my chances? And is $750 really it?

Money and resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency began flowing into Tennessee on Sept. 28, four days after ...

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JD Vance Calls Out Amount of Hurricane Funding After Skipping FEMA Vote

JD Vance has echoed former President Donald Trump's sentiments about prioritizing money for Americans over migrants.

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