Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears 73 other Trump nominees
Summary
The Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He had served temporarily in this role before being fired last year after opposing its removal. The Senate also approved 73 other nominations by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Cameron Hamilton is now the confirmed head of FEMA.
- Hamilton previously led FEMA temporarily but was fired last year for opposing plans to eliminate the agency.
- President Donald Trump nominated Hamilton again about a year after his firing.
- The Senate approved 74 nominations in total, including those for the Transportation Security Administration and ambassador to Brazil.
- David Cummins was confirmed to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
- Daniel Perez was confirmed as ambassador to Brazil.
- FEMA's future was uncertain after President Trump's early threats to dismantle it in his second term.
- The Trump administration is still planning major changes in how disaster management is handled.
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