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Trump’s FEMA Nominee Calls Staff Cuts a ‘Challenge’ for Disaster Agency

Trump’s FEMA Nominee Calls Staff Cuts a ‘Challenge’ for Disaster Agency
NYT Science Wednesday 17 June 2026, 17:10 UTC By Scott Dance 1 min read
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Cameron Hamilton, President Trump’s FEMA nominee, testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.

Cameron Hamilton, President Trump’s FEMA nominee, testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
Trump (ORG) FEMA (ORG) Cameron Hamilton (PERSON) the Senate Homeland Security Committee (ORG)
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