Federal judge rules Trump plan to cut FEMA by 50 percent was unlawful

A federal judge has declared that former President Trump's plan to slash FEMA's budget by 50% was unlawful, arguing that it seemed arbitrary and would hamper the agency's capacity to respond to natural disasters. The judge emphasized that the cuts would interfere with FEMA's statutory duty to manage disaster relief, underscoring the importance of maintaining robust emergency response capabilities. This ruling highlights the critical need for adequate funding to ensure national security and public safety during crises.