The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.

U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his agency’s response to the devastating Hill Country flooding. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton,

Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental changes to FEMA under the Trump administration.

The Texas Legislature's special session focuses on flood response, redistricting, and THC product regulation, with controversy over priorities and costs. Redistricting faces claims of racial gerrymandering,

President Donald Trump visited Texas to assess damage from a devastating flash flood that killed 120 people over the July 4 holiday. Trump faced questions over the government's response as local search teams looked for the missing amid rising political and public scrutiny of emergency management efforts.

Texas officials face tough questions over their response to the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood, which left over 120 dead and 150 missing.

Texas officials face tough questions over their response to the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood, which left over 120 dead and 150 missing.

FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls By Gabe Cohen and Michael Williams, CNN 6 min read Updated 5:05 AM EDT, Thu July 10, 2025 Link Copied ...

Texas officials face tough questions over their response to the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood, which left over 120 dead and 150 missing.

Texas officials face tough questions over their response to the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood, which left over 120 dead and 150 missing.

Texas officials face tough questions over their response to the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood, which left over 120 dead and 150 missing.

At a hearing on Wednesday, FEMA's director defended its response to the Texas floods, but refused to say whether or not the agency will be dismantled.