FEMA Workers Need Homeland Security OK to Stay
**Excerpt:** The Trump Administration’s recent policy change requiring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to approve all renewals and extensions of FEMA’s term positions has sparked widespread concern about the agency’s ability to respond effectively to disasters. This move, part of President Trump’s broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, could significantly impact FEMA’s reliance on temporary and on-call staff, who are critical to disaster response efforts. Critics warn that the policy could lead to staffing shortages, delays in aid, and even loss of life, particularly as climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of natural disasters. While the administration frames the change as a step toward efficiency, the debate underscores the delicate balance between political priorities and public safety in an era of increasing climate-related crises. Read more
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