The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing criticism from those affected by recent fires and hurricanes as well as lawmakers on both sides. Former FEMA Director Michael Brown says when the Department of Homeland Security was created,

Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on key issues raised during Kristi Noem’s Senate confirmation hearing on ‘America Reports.’

Mayorkas, who said he plans to stay on the job until Monday at noon, told ABC News he has had "substantive and very productive and very collegial" conversations with Trump's pick to be the new DHS secretary, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.

James Woods has lost his Pacific Palisades home in the Southern California fires that continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles. Speaking on CNN, the 77-year-old “Vampires” and “Once Upon a Time in America” actor broke down in tears discussing the harrowing situation in his neighborhood. “One day you’re swimming in the pool and the …

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.

The mission of the U.S. Fire Administration – an entity within DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and stakeholders to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to ...

At confirmation hearing, the South Dakota governor cited an ‘invasion’ of migrants even as illegal crossings have fallen sharply

The Federal Emergency Management Agency cautions disaster survivors to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the Internet or in person.

Specifically, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps people through disasters ... I spoke with outgoing DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Friday about what he learned during ...

You can report a possible FEMA fraud by emailing StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov or calling 866-223-0814. Individuals affected by the fires who may have received donations via a GoFundMe page could ...