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Trump's $175B Budget Cuts Threaten FEMA's Disaster Response

6/17/2025

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United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem expressed alarm over President Trump's proposed $175 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, which threatens significant cuts to FEMA. This could severely impact disaster response efforts, particularly in Puerto Rico, risking a loss of over $4.7 million in crucial funding and leaving FEMA's future role in disaster management in jeopardy.

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United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem expressed alarm over President Trump's proposed $175 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, which threatens significant cuts to FEMA. This could severely impact disaster response efforts, particularly in Puerto Rico, risking a loss of over $4.7 million in crucial funding and leaving FEMA's future role in disaster management in jeopardy.