FEMA chief faces questions about government’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton
Washington House legislators are questioning Deanne Criswell, the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on Tuesday over the federal government's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, which devastated the Southeast.
Earlier in the day, Criswell went before a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee before appearing before the House Oversight Committee.
House Republicans are questioning her on earlier disclosures that an agency employee said superiors instructed her to avoid Florida homes bearing Trump-supporting placards. Criswell dismissed the employee and stated that she thought her behavior was unacceptable.The employee, Marn i. Washington, has claimed on Fox News and other media that she was told by her bosses not to visit residences bearing Trump s...