Trump shifts his tone on FEMA
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Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to catastrophic flooding in Texas.
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by catastrophic flooding.
As Trump visits Texas to see the impact of last week’s deadly flash floods, the White House has backed away from plans to abolish FEMA, officials said.
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On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.