Breaking news: FEMA leader is dismissed as Trump administration takes aim at the agency

The ouster of Cameron Hamilton came after he told lawmakers that FEMA should not be eliminated.

View in browser May 8, 2025, 3:22 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post, via Getty Images Leader of FEMA Is Dismissed as Trump Administration Takes Aim at the Agency Cameron Hamilton's ouster came a day after he told members of Congress that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which President Trump has suggested should be disbanded, was vital to communities and should not be eliminated. Read more More coverage Proposed Medicaid cuts are putting vulnerable Republicans in a political bind. → President Trump withdrew his nominee for U.S. attorney in Washington. → A most sensitive subject in the White House: Where is Melania? → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018