Trump announces the establishment of a review committee, making it harder to distribute federal disaster relief funds

Trump announced the establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Agency Review Committee on social media, including Secretary of Defense Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Noam, Governor of Texas, Governor of Virginia, former Governor of Mississippi Phil Bryant, Chairperson of the Republican National Committee Michael Watley and others. Trump said: "The new members will work to repair a badly damaged system and return power to the national emergency managers who will help make America safe again. Congratulations everyone!" Earlier media reports said that Trump administration officials discussed starting this hurricane season to make it more difficult to qualify for federal disaster assistance. Responsibility for responding to disasters and restoring communities will shift more to the states than to the federal government.