Coverage dated November 16, 2025 to November 17, 2025

Acting FEMA head resigns after six months on the job

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David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned Monday after roughly six months leading the agency.

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Washington Examiner
Acting FEMA chief steps down before expected ousting (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
David Richardson faced scrutiny after reportedly telling FEMA staff he was previously unaware that the United States has a hurricane season.
Newsweek
FEMA head resigns After pressure from Trump admin-report (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
David Richardson, the embattled chief, submitted his two-week notice to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA.
Los Angeles Times
FEMA acting chief departs after six months on the job, officials say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
David Richardson is leaving the post after replacing previous acting head Cameron Hamilton. The Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the reason for his departure.
ABC 7 Chicago
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns: Sources (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Nov 16, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
Philadelphia Inquirer
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Richardson is leaving the post after replacing previous acting head Cameron Hamilton. DHS did not comment on the reason for his departure.
NBC4 Washington
Acting FEMA head resigns after six months on the job (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Nov 17, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned Monday after roughly six months leading the agency.
Fox News
Acting FEMA chief David Richardson steps down as Trump admin continues reshaping agency operations (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Fox News's feed description
David Richardson is stepping down as FEMA acting administrator after leading hurricane response and agency reforms aimed at eliminating waste and improving efficiency.
The New Republic
FEMA Head Abruptly Resigns After Going MIA (opens The New Republic)
Published Nov 16, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
David Richardson, who was notoriously hard to get a hold of in emergencies, resigned after avoiding the public eye in recent weeks.
Wyoming Public Media
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas.
The Guardian
Acting Fema head resigns after furor over handling of deadly Texas flooding (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 16, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Trump administration official confirms David Richardson will depart agency after six months in role
NBC News
Acting FEMA head resigns (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 16, 2025
NBC News's feed description
David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned Monday, two administration officials confirmed to NBC News.
Forbes
FEMA Head Steps Down From Role After Six Months (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Richardson spent “limited time in daily operations meetings and shrank away from his role,” according to The Washington Post.
CBS News
FEMA acting head David Richardson resigns, sources say (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 16, 2025
CBS News's feed description
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
Al Jazeera
Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.
New York Post
Acting Head of FEMA David Richardson stepping down after short, troubled tenure (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 16, 2025
New York Post's feed description
David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down, according to a senior Trump administration official, ending a troubled tenure just six months into the job and while the Atlantic hurricane season is underway.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Acting head of FEMA resigns after short tenure | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Nov 16, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned today, the Washington Post reported, citing people familiar with the situation. Richardson, a former Marine Corps officer, is the latest acting leader to resign from the role during President Donald Trump’s second…
WHDH Boston
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after six months on the job - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Nov 17, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months, according to the Department

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