Trump responds to Pete Hesgeth’s confirmation as he makes FEMA threat after North Carolina visit: Live - President is highly critical of FEMA response in North Carolina arguing states are best placed to deal with disaster response,

President Donald Trump suggested that he may "get rid" of FEMA and delegate its responsibilities to the states.

Speaking to reporters, the president predicted future disasters would need “probably less FEMA, because FEMA just hasn’t done the job. And we’re looking at the whole concept of FEMA.”

Maine, spoke to NBC News about her decision to vote against advancing Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as secretary of defense and how she came to the decision.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report about secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is said to

The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation vote on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after advancing his nomination by a slim margin with two Republicans opposing him.

Republican senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski are set to vote against him ... and ultimately recommend changes—potentially reorganizing or eliminating FEMA. Trump has expressed a desire for states to take more control of disaster responses ...

Donald Trump’s Justice Department cited an archaic statute in a legal filing Wednesday, arguing that the president’s executive order ending constitutionally guaranteed birthright citizenship should be totally kosher, since the children of Native Americans weren’t historically considered citizens, either.

The U.S. Senate is set to confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, with bipartisan support, as she pledges to enforce strict immigration policies.

Maine, breaks with party to vote against Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary. Can he still get confirmed?

Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.