As Texas struggles to recover from deadly floods, former FEMA staffers are sounding the alarm—they say the agency is stretched too thin and lacks the resources to handle multiple disasters at once. Meanwhile, the White House seems to be backtracking on earlier promises to overhaul the disaster-relief system, even as top leaders have exited the agency.

Editor’s Note: When disasters hit back-to-back—something that’s happening more often with climate change—FEMA’s ability to respond effectively could be in real trouble. This isn’t just bureaucratic drama; it’s about whether help will arrive when people’s lives are on the line. Texas’s current crisis might be a warning sign for what’s coming next.

Former President Donald Trump visited Texas to assess the aftermath of a devastating disaster as rescue teams push into a second week searching for 160 people still unaccounted for. The scale of loss and uncertainty weighs heavily on communities, with recovery efforts far from over.

Editor’s Note: When high-profile figures like Trump visit disaster zones, it often signals both the severity of the crisis and the political stakes involved. But beyond the optics, this story underscores the human toll—families waiting for news, responders racing against time, and a long road to recovery ahead. It’s a grim reminder of how disasters reshape lives long after the headlines fade.