Stories by Lauren Sommer
Lauren Sommer
Correspondent, Climate Desk
By Lauren Sommer
A Trump council recommends overhauling FEMA. Here are 3 key changes
Lauren Sommer, Rebecca Hersher | May 7, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC
A group of emergency experts wants the Trump administration to raise the bar for federal help after disasters, and also make it easier for survivors to get money quickly.
By Lauren Sommer
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season aheadLauren Sommer | May 4, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
By Lauren Sommer
Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administrationLauren Sommer | Apr 10, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC