Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk.
FEMA provides funds to governments and individuals to rebuild after natural disasters, but Trump has criticized it for being too slow and costly.
FEMA tensions pose test for Noem
Political tensions and questions swirling around the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) promise to be a key test for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as she takes over the department that houses the agency.
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Trump DHS Nominee Pledging Faster FEMA Response Time Took Over a Month To Request Aid For Her Own State
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.
Get Rid Of FEMA? Trump Panel Looks At Shifting Disaster Response To States
Trump orders a review with the goal of an "immediate, effective, and impartial response," but critics say heʻs politicizing disaster aid.
Trump DHS pick Noem likely to face scrutiny over deportation, border plans at confirmation hearing
President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.
Kristi Noem Is Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem fields questions on disaster relief, border, terrorism at confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem Confirmed As Trump's Homeland Security Secretary
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State of South Dakota receives notice of potential lawsuit over McCook Lake flood response
The state of South Dakota has received notice that it could be sued by McCook Lake property owners, who say their community suffered catastrophic damage as a direct result of flood diversion efforts carried out by state and local officials.
Noem confirmed as next DHS secretary
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a Senate vote on Saturday morning.
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Get rid of FEMA? Trump-appointed group to look at shifting disaster response to states
Governors and state legislatures may have to bolster their natural disaster response and recovery efforts in the coming years as President Donald Trump looks for ways to shift the federal government’s role onto states.
South Dakota Senate bill aims to raise stakes for National Guard deployments
If passed, the bill would require the U.S. Congress to formally declare war to deploy South Dakota National Guard members.
House committee passes bill requiring South Dakota schools take cash for events
House Bill 1017 was inspired by the Sioux Falls School District’s decision over the summer to transition to digital, cashless ticketing for events.
Kristi Noem confirmed as Department of Homeland Security Chief, vows border security overhaul
The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration.