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 advanced Cameron Hamilton's nomination to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), marking a significant step towards filling the top role at the agency since President Trump's inauguration. Hamilton, who was previously fired as acting FEMA chief by Trump, is now poised to potentially head the agency, which plays a crucial role in managing national disaster response and recovery efforts. This move could reshape FEMA's operations and its approach to handling emergencies, which is vital given the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years.