Proposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response
May 7, 2026
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8:06Now PlayingProposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response
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as posted by the channelFor years, there’s been a debate over what role the Federal Emergency Management Agency should play when disaster strikes American communities. Trump argues that states should shoulder much more of the responsibility, and now a review council appointed by the president is making a series of recommendations. William Brangham speaks with former FEMA head Deanne Criswell for more.
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