In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, the Trump administration’s handling of the crisis has come under scrutiny. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to the floods, stating that President Trump wants to “remake” FEMA rather than eliminate it. This comes amidst concerns about the effectiveness of FEMA’s disaster response efforts in Texas.
According to Reuters, The New York Times, NBC News, and The Guardian, Governor Noem’s comments have sparked a debate about the administration’s approach to disaster relief and tariffs. Critics argue that the administration’s focus on remaking FEMA and imposing tariffs on trade partners could have negative consequences for disaster response and the economy.
The New York Times reports that the search for flood victims in Texas has been paused due to heavy rain and flash flooding, with authorities estimating that over 160 people may still be missing in Kerr County alone. This has raised concerns about the effectiveness of disaster response efforts in the region.
In a separate development, The New York Times highlights the administration’s stance on tariffs, with Trump’s tariffs becoming an economic weapon that could impact trade with the European Union (EU). The EU has warned that its trade with the US could be severely affected if Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs.
The Atlantic also delves into the future of federal disaster response under the Trump administration, raising questions about the implications of potential changes to FEMA. Meanwhile, The Hill reports that Trump has threatened “severe” tariffs on Russia if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not achieved within 50 days, further complicating international trade relations.
Overall, the Trump administration’s response to the Texas floods and its stance on tariffs have generated significant debate and scrutiny. The balance between disaster relief efforts and trade policies remains a key point of contention, with diverse perspectives on the potential impact of these decisions.
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– Reuters: [Noem defends FEMA response to Texas floods amid scrutiny](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxQVXhsUHlYLU5vd1F6UzNnVXF0SFdIV3hPZ1c5RlAyWkpjanBtVWNKQ25XNFYzVnluNm5VS0g1eW1HZkFrdWFFNkd5RmQ2YVJONXZUNm5BdFZ5TVdmWmdpR3ZDeDRyYm81Yk5tdS1qMmZxUW1POXZrVGVEekxvNlo1ekhGSnB4aDE0bURaWlFUaDBmZDVQSmdZNGlqRS0zSFA0UFJXV0tiR1ZfaGRmTFZvc25feEowOGRRT1VV?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The New York Times: [Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Flooding and Says Trump Wants Agency ‘Remade,’ Not Cut](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQdVFsZHUzbVFZVk5RcU5GTEZKS1lfMTVNWjdBazNCNU8xOGR0eVVXSGU2Yk1ZR3JVVzhmSFpXSXU3dUlRd0ZIcXAwMkZIR0p0ZWxWQXhBR29va0IxTlpOV19iY0NFS3BXd0pyTDMyLTlSUHJoVG1HemhzQXZWWnplaUJPQkpjVHpxMWdhVVUybXA?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The Guardian: [Trump wants to ‘remake’ Fema, not eliminate it, Kristi Noem says](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQVXhsUHlYLU5vd1F6UzNnVXF0SFdIV3hPZ1c5RlAyWkpjanBtVWNKQ25XNFYzVnluNm5VS0g1eW1HZkFrdWFFNkd5RmQ2YVJONXZUNm5BdFZ5TVdmWmdpR3ZDeDRyYm81Yk5tdS1qMmZxUW1POXZrVGVEekxvNlo1ekhGSnB4aDE0bURaWlFUaDBmZDVQSmdZNGlqRS0zSFA0UFJXV0tiR1ZfaGRmTFZvc25feEowOGRRT1VV?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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