FEMA pauses staffing cuts for CORE employees amid winter storms, while a proposed 18% budget increase faces Senate hurdles and President Trump extends the agency's review council to 2026.
FEMA faces staffing shortages with 9.5% workforce reduction under Trump. Leadership changes and policy shifts raise concerns about disaster response effectiveness. Katrina Declaration signed by employees.
Without the judicial deference that has existed for decades, these agencies must interpret laws under increased legal scrutiny, likely leading to significant policy shifts in areas like emergency management and housing with real world implications for the Americans who rely on these programs.
