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FEMA Restructuring Vote Canceled Amid Controversy and Concerns

12/11/2025

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FEMA Restructuring Controversy

The Trump administration's FEMA Review Council is set to vote on FEMA restructuring, including a 50% workforce reduction and a shift to state-led disaster management.
The council's meeting was canceled, raising concerns about transparency.
Critics, including Rep. Bennie Thompson, accuse Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of misleading Congress about attendance.
Bipartisan proposals seek FEMA independence amid fears of reduced federal disaster support.

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Hassett's Fed Overhaul

Kevin Hassett, a frontrunner for Federal Reserve chair, plans to overhaul the Fed's structure.
He criticized the Fed's political engagement and urged a return to nonpartisan monetary policy.
He aims to evaluate economists and research divisions, possibly cutting underperforming units, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic vision.
As the Fed prepares for a key rate decision, he signals room for future rate cuts due to increased aggregate supply.

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FEMA Restructuring Controversy

The Trump administration's FEMA Review Council is set to vote on FEMA restructuring, including a 50% workforce reduction and a shift to state-led disaster management.
The council's meeting was canceled, raising concerns about transparency.
Critics, including Rep. Bennie Thompson, accuse Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of misleading Congress about attendance.
Bipartisan proposals seek FEMA independence amid fears of reduced federal disaster support.

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