Onetime acting FEMA chief fired by Trump now on track to be confirmed to head agency

The U.S. Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has voted 8-4 in favor of advancing Cameron Hamilton's nomination to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hamilton, who was once an acting FEMA chief and was subsequently fired by Trump, is now poised to become the first FEMA administrator confirmed since Trump took office. This move signifies a significant step in the agency's leadership transition, as FEMA has been without a permanent director for over a year. The confirmation process is crucial as it ensures continuity and stability in managing national emergencies under the Trump administration.