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News •

FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violated • Mar. 13, 2025, 8:29 PM ET (AP)
The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown • Mar. 13, 2025, 7:32 PM ET (AP)
FEMA sued over hold on funds for upgrading nation's emergency alert system • Mar. 13, 2025, 6:44 PM ET (AP)
FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts • Mar. 8, 2025, 5:31 PM ET (AP)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promises help in her first visit to Puerto Rico • Mar. 6, 2025, 8:05 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As FEMA
Headquarters Washington, D.C.
Areas Of Involvement complex humanitarian emergency • relief • disaster • emergency management
Related People Michael Chertoff

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