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 to advance Cameron Hamilton's nomination to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, marking a significant step toward confirming the first FEMA administrator since President Trump's inauguration. Hamilton, who was previously an acting FEMA chief, was dismissed by Trump last year, but is now back in the running for the role. This move is notable as it signals a potential shift in the agency's leadership and could impact how FEMA handles future crises and emergency responses under the Trump administration.