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Trump Dismisses Noem Amid FEMA Restructuring Controversy

3/15/2026

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President Donald Trump dismissed Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security Secretary, triggering renewed scrutiny.
Noem proposed a major FEMA restructuring to reduce its workforce and shift disaster response to states.
A draft report from the FEMA Review Council, co-chaired by Noem, urged these changes to boost efficiency.
GOP members are investigating allegations of improper contract awards during Noem's leadership, while the White House denies unverified claims about President Donald Trump.

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President Donald Trump dismissed Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security Secretary, triggering renewed scrutiny.
Noem proposed a major FEMA restructuring to reduce its workforce and shift disaster response to states.
A draft report from the FEMA Review Council, co-chaired by Noem, urged these changes to boost efficiency.
GOP members are investigating allegations of improper contract awards during Noem's leadership, while the White House denies unverified claims about President Donald Trump.