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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is getting its third major shake-up this year, adding turbulence at the disaster agency that’s in President Trump’s crosshairs. Acting FEMA leader David ...

Richardson's departure follows criticism over handling of Texas floods Trump aims to reduce FEMA's size; says states can manage disaster response FEMA chief of staff Karen Evans to replace Richardson ...

David Richardson resigned Monday as acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after months of public controversy and internal frustration, The Washington Post and CNN reported. The ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months, according to the Department of Homeland Security, the latest disruption in a ...

Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Washington — David Richardson, the acting head of the ...

David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned Monday after roughly six months leading the agency, two administration officials confirmed to NBC News.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) head David Richardson is departing the agency, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson confirmed Monday. “The Federal Emergency Management ...

David Richardson, who headed up the Federal Emergency Management Agency as acting chief for almost seven months, resigned on Nov. 17. The agency has repeatedly drawn concern from members of Congress ...

Richardson said he stepped up to fill the role when others wouldn't. Acting Federal Emergency Management Agency David Richardson resigned on Monday after six months on the job. Richardson, who was ...

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) flight reduction emergency order will officially end Monday morning, allowing normal operations to resume nationwide, according to officials. The order will ...

David Richardson had been on the job for six months. FEMA employees had questioned his ability to lead the agency. By Scott Dance and Maxine Joselow Scott Dance reported from Anchorage, and Maxine ...