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Unions and public interest groups filed a court document alleging that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could eliminate more than 10,000 positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the coming months, and that FEMA management was directed to plan for a 50% staffing cut.

Unions and public interest groups filed a court document alleging that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could eliminate more than 10,000 positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the coming months, and that FEMA management was directed to plan for a 50% staffing cut.

A panel established by President Donald Trump proposed replacing the government's process for approving disaster aid with a new system that triggers the release of money based on weather conditions rather than estimates of financial damage. The plan would potentially address complaints about FEMA by getting disaster aid to states more quickly.

A panel established by President Donald Trump proposed replacing the government's process for approving disaster aid with a new system that triggers the release of money based on weather conditions rather than estimates of financial damage. The plan would potentially address complaints about FEMA by getting disaster aid to states more quickly.

The FEMA Review Council's report estimates that staffing at the 23,000-employee agency could be cut in half over two to three years and would be dependent on recommendations being implemented. The report also recommends forgiving FEMA's $20.5 billion debt to federal taxpayers.

The FEMA Review Council's report estimates that staffing at the 23,000-employee agency could be cut in half over two to three years and would be dependent on recommendations being implemented. The report also recommends forgiving FEMA's $20.5 billion debt to federal taxpayers.

Trump extended the council through March 25 after the panel was slated to vote on its final recommendations in December, but the meeting was canceled suddenly. FEMA has stopped many of its workforce reductions as at least 21 states declared emergencies to handle a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/winter-storm-kills-cuts-power-to-k-across-us">winter storm</a>.

Trump extended the council through March 25 after the panel was slated to vote on its final recommendations in December, but the meeting was canceled suddenly. FEMA has stopped many of its workforce reductions as at least 21 states declared emergencies to handle a winter storm.

This comes as Senate Democrats threatened to withhold $64.4 billion in Homeland Security funding, of which $32 billion would go to FEMA, over the Trump administration's immigration policies, which could put federal emergency assistance funding at risk.

This comes as Senate Democrats threatened to withhold $64.4 billion in Homeland Security funding, of which $32 billion would go to FEMA, over the Trump administration's immigration policies, which could put federal emergency assistance funding at risk.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman (Pa.) said he thinks stripping DHS from the legislation is unlikely, wile Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn said Republicans are prepared to stay until funding is finished and an that she doesn't think there will be another shutdown.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman (Pa.) said he thinks stripping DHS from the legislation is unlikely, wile Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn said Republicans are prepared to stay until funding is finished and an that she doesn't think there will be another shutdown.

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Unions and public interest groups filed a court document alleging that the Department of Homeland Security could eliminate more than 10,000 positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the coming months, and that FEMA management was directed to plan for a 50% staffing cut.

Unions and public interest groups filed a court document alleging that the Department of Homeland Security could eliminate more than 10,000 positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the coming months, and that FEMA management was directed to plan for a 50% staffing cut.

Trump extended the FEMA Review Council through March 25 of this year after the panel was slated to vote on its final recommendations in December, but the meeting was canceled suddenly. FEMA has stopped many of its workforce reductions as at least 21 states declared emergencies to handle a major winter storm.

Trump extended the FEMA Review Council through March 25 of this year after the panel was slated to vote on its final recommendations in December, but the meeting was canceled suddenly. FEMA has stopped many of its workforce reductions as at least 21 states declared emergencies to handle a major winter storm.

FEMA's outdated disaster aid system wastes years on inspections and reimbursements when communities need immediate help. A new parametric model would deliver money within 30 days based on objective triggers like wind speed, eliminating bureaucratic delays that leave survivors with pittance checks while their homes lie in ruins. Cutting FEMA staff in half makes sense only if these efficiency reforms actually happen first.

FEMA's outdated disaster aid system wastes years on inspections and reimbursements when communities need immediate help. A new parametric model would deliver money within 30 days based on objective triggers like wind speed, eliminating bureaucratic delays that leave survivors with pittance checks while their homes lie in ruins. Cutting FEMA staff in half makes sense only if these efficiency reforms actually happen first.

FEMA funding keeps Americans safe from storms, supports Coast Guard operations and ensures TSA agents get paid during crises. Blocking disaster relief money over political disputes threatens emergency response when massive snowstorms leave thousands without power. Private volunteers can't replace federal capacity — states simply cannot shoulder the $461 billion disaster burden alone.

FEMA funding keeps Americans safe from storms, supports Coast Guard operations and ensures TSA agents get paid during crises. Blocking disaster relief money over political disputes threatens emergency response when massive snowstorms leave thousands without power. Private volunteers can't replace federal capacity — states simply cannot shoulder the $461 billion disaster burden alone.

FEMA Faces 50% Staff Cuts Amid Disaster Aid Overhaul

FEMA funding, which pays for irreplaceable personnel like Coast Guard soldiers and TSA agents, keeps Americans safe from disasters. Blocking relief money over political disputes threatens emergency responses when massive storms leave thousands without power. And even if Trump wanted to shift the burden to states, from which his plan would strip money, private volunteers and local authorities can't afford the hundreds of billions of dollars it costs to protect Americans each year.

FEMA funding, which pays for irreplaceable personnel like Coast Guard soldiers and TSA agents, keeps Americans safe from disasters. Blocking relief money over political disputes threatens emergency responses when massive storms leave thousands without power. And even if Trump wanted to shift the burden to states, from which his plan would strip money, private volunteers and local authorities can't afford the hundreds of billions of dollars it costs to protect Americans each year.

FEMA's outdated disaster aid system wastes years on inspections and reimbursements when communities need immediate help. A new parametric model would deliver money within 30 days based on objective triggers like wind speed, eliminating bureaucratic delays that leave survivors with pittance checks while their homes lie in ruins. As Trump seeks to cut waste and make emergency responses more efficient, Democrats are threatening to block disaster funding to win political points.

FEMA's outdated disaster aid system wastes years on inspections and reimbursements when communities need immediate help. A new parametric model would deliver money within 30 days based on objective triggers like wind speed, eliminating bureaucratic delays that leave survivors with pittance checks while their homes lie in ruins. As Trump seeks to cut waste and make emergency responses more efficient, Democrats are threatening to block disaster funding to win political points.

FEMA Faces 50% Staff Cuts Amid Disaster Aid Overhaul

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