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FEMA is off the chopping block. But disaster aid is still a guessing game.
Experts say FEMA is more stable under Trump, but states still face unclear approval standards for disaster aid and recovery funds.
- Last month, the Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton as FEMA administrator, marking the agency's first permanent leader during President Donald Trump's second term and signaling a return to stability.
- Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to "eliminate" FEMA and slashed agency spending and staffing during her tenure, but state leaders are now relieved those threats have subsided.
- A Politico analysis found 89% of disaster requests from Republican-led states were approved compared to 23% for Democratic-led states, while President Donald Trump retains full discretion over these decisions.
- Facing potential federal funding gaps, Tennessee lawmakers approved $44.2 million for a statewide recovery fund to assist communities ineligible for federal aid, though Sen. Jeff Yarbro warned the amount falls short.
- Lynn Budd, president of the National Emergency Management Association, called on the White House to provide clarity about denied disaster declarations and give states time to prepare for reduced federal support.
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