Coverage dated April 16, 2026

Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was pushed out as acting leader nearly a year ago

Headline from CBS News

Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA less than a year after he was unceremoniously fired from the disaster relief agency, three people familiar with the decision told CNN.

  2. Seattle Times

    Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    President Donald Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump picks Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after previous ousting (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Cameron Hamilton previously served as acting FEMA director, but was fired under then-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

  4. CBS News

    Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was pushed out as acting leader nearly a year ago (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.

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