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FEMA Extends Hiring Freeze Amid Hurricane Season Concerns
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- FEMA has extended its hiring freeze until the end of 2025, aligning with hurricane season.
- This follows a broader hiring freeze initiated by the Trump administration.
- Concerns about FEMA's leadership and disaster preparedness are growing, especially with Hurricane Katrina's 20th anniversary.
- The departure of several officials raises questions about FEMA's disaster management capabilities.
