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FEMA Official Who Claimed He Once Teleported to a Waffle House Is Leaving

FEMA Official Who Claimed He Once Teleported to a Waffle House Is Leaving
NYT Science Friday 26 June 2026, 15:59 UTC By Brad Plumer and Scott Dance 1 min read
Key Points

Gregg Phillips was appointed to lead FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery, with 1,000 employees and a budget of nearly $300 million.

Gregg Phillips was appointed to lead FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery, with 1,000 employees and a budget of nearly $300 million.
FEMA (ORG) Gregg Phillips (PERSON) Office of Response and Recovery (ORG)
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