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Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again

NPR Politics · May 12, 2026, 12:59 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Cameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again.

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