Kristi Noem was slammed online after asking Instagram followers to pick a horseback portrait for South Dakota’s Capitol—just as Texas floods left nearly 120 dead. “You really posting portraits of ...

CNN reported that Kristi Noem’s demand to sign off on FEMA decisions held up the sending of a top rescue team.

At least 120 people have been killed and 173 are still missing as Texas officials deflect questions over the state’s response ...

Noem ordered that every FEMA contract and grant worth that exceeds $100,000 must cross her desk for approval, CNN reported in June. The latest reporting by the outlet insinuated that this rule ...

The story comes amid Trump’s call to dismantle FEMA, leaving it up to the states to bear more of a responsibility for disaster response. CNN reported that within the agency, there are fears over its ...

Sources have said FEMA wasn’t authorized to launch search and rescue teams until 72 hours after flooding began.

The Department of Homeland Security delayed its response to the deadly floods in Texas by days—thanks to Noem.

On the anniversary of devastating floods in Vermont, leaders are making budget changes to be better prepared for unexpected severe weather.

Secretary Kristi Noem responded to a CNN report alleging she has slowed response efforts following the catastrophic Texas ...

Trump declared a major disaster in Texas as FEMA reforms face scrutiny for delayed response to deadly Hill Country flash floods.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been exerting more direct control over the agency, which President Donald Trump ...

Nearly one week after flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country and killed at least 119 people, it appears the acting ...