The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.

Political tensions and questions swirling around the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) promise to be a key test for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as she takes over the department that houses the agency.

Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct

While DHS employees largely work in-person, the acting homeland security secretary called remote work rates at some components "unacceptable."

Trump's suggestion that states should "take care of their own problems" could have major implications for GOP states in the South.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

In an exclusive interview, Fire Chief Hallock reflects on the recent fires, emphasizing Santa Monica's narrow escape and the community's strength

Mayorkas, who said he plans to stay on the job until Monday at noon, told ABC News he has had "substantive and very productive and very collegial" conversations with Trump's pick to be the new DHS secretary, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.

FEMA is operating its services in L.A. County amid multiple active wildfires. Here is what you need to know, how to apply and avoid possible scams.

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more.In his first trip since becoming president, Trump on Friday heads to survey hurricane damage recovery in North Carolina and then to Los Angeles to tour devastation from wildfires.