The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

U.S. President Donald Trump actually sent 700 U.S. Marine Corps troops to Los Angeles in June 2025 — alongside 4,000 National Guard troops.

Even before dozens died in flood waters on July 4, Texas ranked first in the U.S. in number of deaths due to natural disasters.

KERRVILLE, Texas >> Officials in flood-stricken central Texas today again deflected mounting questions about whether they could have done more to warn people ahead of devastating flash flooding that killed at least 119 people on July 4.

Many states, including Texas, have not used billions of dollars from FEMA intended to reduce damage from flooding and other disasters

In the aftermath of the 2025 Texas floods, a look back at some of the most destructive and defining flood events in the state’s weather history.

Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods claimed at least 130 lives, with over 96 fatalities in Kerr County alone.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is dismissing criticism of FEMA's response to the catastrophic flash floods in Texas. Former FEMA Deputy Director of Public Affairs Jeremy Edwards joins Chris Jansing to share his analysis of the response on the ground.

President Trump was asked if his deteriorating relationship with California Gov. Gavin Newsom would impact federal support for wildfire recovery efforts.

In better times, such a natural disaster would be met with a serious newsgathering effort and sober analysis. Not so today.

Some officials are already identifying ways to prevent similar disasters, including investing more in traditional siren alert systems in rural areas.