# FEMA’s Fairness Fight

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Podcast: [Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boise-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7587806)
Published: 2026-06-17T22:09:45+00:00
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## Resource

Deanne Criswell, President Trump’s FEMA nominee, faced Senate scrutiny this week, pledging to overhaul disaster relief to be fair, objective, and faster—while admitting the agency’s current system is broken. Senators highlighted a troubling partisan gap: 75% of disaster funding requests from Democratic-led states were denied, sparking outrage over political interference. With FEMA lagging in response times and lacking critical staff—nearly 350 roles to be filled—Criswell emphasized the need for tailored aid, especially for Western states battling wildfires. Her West Coast upbringing gives her firsthand insight into the devastation, and she’s promising a more consistent, community-focused approach to disaster response. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3e7d0dad1066403

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