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Texas, Donald Trump and FEMA

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.

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Maddow Blog | Following Texas flood, Team Trump faces uncomfortable questions about FEMA’s future

On Friday, as many Americans learned of devastating flooding in Texas and the heartbreaking losses from the disaster, a reporter asked Donald Trump whether he’s still planning to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Did Trump blame Biden for Texas floods? Here's what we know so far

Devastating floods in Central Texas have led to political finger-pointing, with Donald Trump suggesting Joe Biden is responsible.

National Weather Service, Texas and White House

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Sen. Chuck Schumer requests investigation into National Weather Service response to Texas floods

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants a government watchdog to investigate the National Weather Service's response to the deadly floods in central Texas. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

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White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.

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White House pushes back on criticism of weather service around Texas flooding

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.

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Challenge of predicting Texas floods and SCOTUS allows for mass federal layoffs: Morning Rundown

Plus, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts in Donald Trump's domestic policy bill have rural hospitals considering what ...

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President Trump says he plans to visit flood-ravaged Texas on Friday

President Trump said he would visit Texas on July 11 as the state reels after more than 100 people have been confirmed dead ...

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Are Donald Trump's NOAA cuts to blame for Texas flood tragedy? What to know

Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.

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Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

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Trump praises Texas flood response, says it prevented dozens more deaths

The president also confirmed that he plans to visit Texas to tour the devastation on Friday with First Lady Melania Trump.

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Texas flooding live updates: Over 170 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the ...

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Donald Trump signs disaster declaration for deadly Texas floods

President Donald Trump on Sunday approved a "Major Disaster Declaration" for the deadly floods in Texas Hill Country, he ...

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Donald Trump set to visit Texas on Friday to see flood devastation

Just like during his first stint in the White House, President Donald Trump’s inaugural visit to Texas in his second term ...

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Trump spending cuts, his approach to climate change attacked as catalyst of catastrophic Texas flooding

Democrats criticize Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service and his approach to climate change after at least 59 people ...

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