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FEMA Faces Cuts Amid Fears for Disaster Response

2/7/2026

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FEMA plans to resume staff cuts paused during January's severe winter storm, jeopardizing disaster response capabilities.
The agency has lost nearly 10% of its workforce since early 2025, with fears of larger reductions ahead.
Rep. Bennie Thompson argues that further cuts threaten public safety.
A legal complaint has been filed against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over these reductions.

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Story summary

FEMA plans to resume staff cuts paused during January's severe winter storm, jeopardizing disaster response capabilities.
The agency has lost nearly 10% of its workforce since early 2025, with fears of larger reductions ahead.
Rep. Bennie Thompson argues that further cuts threaten public safety.
A legal complaint has been filed against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over these reductions.