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Texas, Trump and FEMA

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Noem said the rapid delivery of funds to Texas resembled the “state block grants” model Trump has promoted. It’s an idea that would replace FEMA’s current system of reimbursing states for response and recovery expenses at a cost-share of at least 75%.

The New York Times · 2h

In Flooded Texas, Questions About FEMA’s Role and Fate

President Trump wants to shutter the agency and shift responsibility and costs of emergency management to the states. In Texas, that process appears to already be underway.

The Boston Globe · 19h

Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

Asked shortly after the disaster whether he still intended to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, President Trump said it wasn’t the right time to talk about it.

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MassLive · 1h

Sen. Ted Cruz spotted in Greece after learning of deadly Texas floods

Sen. Ted Cruz was seen touring Greece's ancient ruins the day after deadly flooding struck several Texas counties, which have so far left 111 people dead.

CBS Texas on MSN · 23h

Sen. Ted Cruz, county officials say at least 75 dead in Kerr County, search and rescue continues after flooding

Texas Senator Ted Cruz joined Kerr County officials Monday during a news conference to update the public on the rescue and recovery efforts in Central Texas following the catastrophic flash flooding.

USA Today · 2d

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz condemns partisan finger-pointing after deadly flooding

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says it's not time for political finger-pointing after deadly floods in Texas killed at least 80 people.

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ABC News on MSN · 18h

Texas flooding live updates: Over 170 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

President Trump says he plans to visit flood-ravaged Texas on Friday

President Trump said he would visit Texas on July 11 as the state reels after more than 100 people have been confirmed dead in devastating flooding.

NBC News · 18h

Texas governor says at least 161 people missing after floods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 161 people are known to be missing, after catastrophic flooding hit the state. The number includes five Camp Mystic campers, a counselor, “another child not associated with the camp” and 12 people “in other parts of the state.

38mon MSN

Jen Psaki calls out Trump for focusing more on White House redecorating than Texas floods

According to the MSNBC host, the president’s comments about the decor reveal exactly where his “head is at” as rescue efforts ...

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Obama bros balk at far-left saying Texans brought flood disaster on themselves by supporting Trump

"Pod Save America" hosts blasted left-wing critics for politicizing the Texas flooding disaster that killed over 100 people, ...

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Trump’s NOAA pick appears in confirmation hearing days after Texas floods

In the five months since Trump chose Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator, hundreds of NOAA scientists and meteorologists have ...

4hon MSN

The Latest: Trump’s extended tariff deadline keeps global trade in limbo

After months of promises to overhaul or eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, President Donald Trump is touting ...

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Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

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Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings

The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...

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