FEMA’s Texas Flood Response: A Bureaucratic Model Exposed

In the wake of devastating floods that claimed at least 136 lives in central Texas, FEMA’s acting administrator David Richardson declared the federal response a “model for how disasters should be handled.” But a closer look reveals a troubling disconnect between official statements and the reality on the ground — one that undermines American families’ trust in their government during times of crisis. Can We Trust FEMA When Lives Depend on Speed and Efficiency? Richardson testified before a House committee, denying reports of delayed deployment of urban search-and-rescue teams and unstaffed call centers. Yet multiple sources, including the recent resignation...