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Trump's FEMA nominee says disaster agency should 'strike a new balance' to save money

Politics The Hill By Rachel Frazin 17 Jun 2026 15:50 1 min read
Trump's FEMA nominee says disaster agency should 'strike a new balance' to save money

During his Wednesday confirmation hearing, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administrator nominee Cameron Hamilton sought to toe the line between restoring order after a turbulent year at the agency and President Trump’s desire to scale down federal disaster aid. Hamilton was FEMA’s acting head last year until he was fired in May 2025 after he said that FEMA...

During his Wednesday confirmation hearing, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administrator nominee Cameron Hamilton sought to toe the line between restoring order after a turbulent year at the agency and President Trump’s desire to scale down federal disaster aid. Hamilton was FEMA’s acting head last year until he was fired in May 2025 after he said that FEMA...

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