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Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods?

Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods?

Update: 2025-09-25
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An investigative report claims as Texas flooded on the July 4 weekend, the head of FEMA couldn’t be reached. We’ll hear more about a reported slow response from acting administrator David Richardson and what it meant for Texas during the Hill Country floods.
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Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods?

Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods?

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