FEMA Chief to Address Hurricane Response Concerns

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is set to testify before Congress regarding the agency's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, amid allegations of political bias in aid distribution. A former FEMA worker claimed she was instructed to skip homes with Trump signs, leading to her dismissal and a lawsuit by Florida's Attorney General. The hearings will address broader concerns about accountability within the federal workforce, while Democrats may focus on the impact of Trump's past remarks on FEMA's operations. The Biden administration has requested nearly $100 billion for ongoing disaster response efforts.