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Trump Visits Flood-Ravaged Texas Amid Aid Criticism

7/12/2025

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Trump Addresses Flood Crisis

President Trump traveled to Texas to witness the devastation caused by floods that claimed over 120 lives and left 170 missing. In response to criticism over slow aid, his administration is pivoting from plans to abolish FEMA to reforming it, as concerns grow about the effectiveness of federal disaster preparedness under Secretary Noem's leadership.

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Moskowitz Demands FEMA Investigation

Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz is demanding an investigation into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's management of FEMA's response to the devastating Texas floods. He points to delays from new spending rules that critics say obstructed urgent aid. With over 120 lives lost and 170 still missing, questions about federal disaster readiness loom large.

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Trump Addresses Flood Crisis

President Trump traveled to Texas to witness the devastation caused by floods that claimed over 120 lives and left 170 missing. In response to criticism over slow aid, his administration is pivoting from plans to abolish FEMA to reforming it, as concerns grow about the effectiveness of federal disaster preparedness under Secretary Noem's leadership.

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