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Trump Reverses FEMA Cuts Amid Texas Flood Crisis

7/13/2025

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Trump Revives FEMA

President Trump has reversed his earlier call to eliminate FEMA in light of the devastating Texas floods that claimed over 120 lives. Instead, the focus is now on reforming the agency to better equip state leaders for disaster response. Yet, budget constraints are causing delays in resource deployment, sparking worries about FEMA's ability to effectively respond to crises.

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Trump Addresses Flood Crisis

President Trump and First Lady Melania are set to visit Central Texas on Friday to witness the heartbreaking aftermath of catastrophic floods that claimed 121 lives and left over 170 missing. Their visit will include meetings with local officials and first responders, as the president signs a disaster declaration to expedite FEMA's crucial support for recovery efforts.

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Trump Revives FEMA

President Trump has reversed his earlier call to eliminate FEMA in light of the devastating Texas floods that claimed over 120 lives. Instead, the focus is now on reforming the agency to better equip state leaders for disaster response. Yet, budget constraints are causing delays in resource deployment, sparking worries about FEMA's ability to effectively respond to crises.

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