FEMA Hamstrung by Internal Chaos Leaves Disaster Readiness in Jeopardy
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CNN reveals Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski throttled FEMA for a year, stalling more than $15 billion in disaster funds, triggering staff departures and leaving the agency under-prepared for hurricane season. With new DHS leadership and ongoing investigations, the White House is trying to repair the damage, but officials warn it could take years to rebuild FEMA’s capacity and trust.
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