Stories by Rebecca Hersher
Rebecca Hersher
Correspondent, Climate Desk
By Rebecca Hersher
Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again
Rebecca Hersher | May 12, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
Cameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again.
By Rebecca Hersher
A Trump council recommends overhauling FEMA. Here are 3 key changesLauren Sommer, Rebecca Hersher | May 7, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC