Political tensions and questions swirling around the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) promise to be a key test for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as she takes over the department that houses the agency.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to restructure the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), criticising its performance and suggesting states should take on more responsibility for disaster response.

Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct

While DHS employees largely work in-person, the acting homeland security secretary called remote work rates at some components "unacceptable."

Trump's suggestion that states should "take care of their own problems" could have major implications for GOP states in the South.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

In an exclusive interview, Fire Chief Hallock reflects on the recent fires, emphasizing Santa Monica's narrow escape and the community's strength

President Donald Trump is preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been on the frontlines of responding to disasters in California and North Carolina.

Mayorkas, who said he plans to stay on the job until Monday at noon, told ABC News he has had "substantive and very productive and very collegial" conversations with Trump's pick to be the new DHS secretary, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.

You can report a possible FEMA fraud by emailing StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov or calling 866-223-0814. Individuals affected by the fires who may have received donations via a GoFundMe page could ...