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Received — 16 September 2026 ⏭

NYT - Science
FEMA Could Still Lose More Jobs Despite Court Ruling 15 September 2026 at 15:25

FEMA Could Still Lose More Jobs Despite Court Ruling

15 September 2026 at 15:25

A plan to halve the agency’s sprawling work force was illegal, a judge ruled. But the court is not blocking other FEMA cuts.

NYT - Energy & Environment
FEMA Could Still Lose More Jobs Despite Court Ruling 15 September 2026 at 15:25

FEMA Could Still Lose More Jobs Despite Court Ruling

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Scott Dance

15 September 2026 at 15:25

A plan to halve the agency’s sprawling work force was illegal, a judge ruled. But the court is not blocking other FEMA cuts.

The headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, D.C.

Received — 9 August 2026 ⏭

NYT - Energy & Environment
Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño. 6 August 2026 at 19:40

Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Catrin Einhorn

6 August 2026 at 19:40

A die-off of seabirds has some experts thinking an El Niño weather pattern is to blame, a look at data centers and pollution, and more climate news.

Received — 25 July 2026 ⏭

NYT - Energy & Environment
Cameron Hamilton Poised to Lead FEMA Once More 21 July 2026 at 20:33

Cameron Hamilton Poised to Lead FEMA Once More

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Scott Dance

21 July 2026 at 20:33

Cameron Hamilton defended the agency last year when President Trump talked about eliminating it. Emergency managers hope for more stability if he’s confirmed as administrator.

Just over a year after being fired, Cameron Hamilton is on the brink of assuming the helm of FEMA once again.

Received — 9 July 2026 ⏭

NYT - Energy & Environment
New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants 8 July 2026 at 15:56

New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Scott Dance · Nick Corasaniti and Hilary Howard

8 July 2026 at 15:56

Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

Courts have already blocked similar efforts by the administration to withhold funding, saying the Constitution does not grant the executive branch power over elections.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Gregg Phillips Leaving FEMA 26 June 2026 at 18:20

Gregg Phillips Leaving FEMA

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer and Scott Dance

26 June 2026 at 18:20

Gregg Phillips was in charge of the emergency response agency’s largest division and had come under scrutiny for a series of bizarre claims.

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

Received — 17 June 2026 ⏭

NYT - Science
Trump’s FEMA Nominee Calls Staff Cuts a ‘Challenge’ for Disaster Agency 17 June 2026 at 18:10

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

NYT - Science

By: Scott Dance

17 June 2026 at 18:10

Cameron Hamilton, who briefly led the agency on an acting basis last year but was fired for contradicting the president, also said he would get money out to states faster.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Trump’s FEMA Nominee Calls Staff Cuts a ‘Challenge’ for Disaster Agency 17 June 2026 at 18:10

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

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Scott Dance

17 June 2026 at 18:10

Cameron Hamilton, who briefly led the agency on an acting basis last year but was fired for contradicting the president, also said he would get money out to states faster.