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View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  DHS chief targets FEMA  Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she planned to "eliminate" the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a televised Cabinet meeting. © Susan Walsh, Associated Press Noem spoke about eliminating FEMA while giving a status report on border security during a Cabinet meeting Monday.    "That's great. Great job," President Trump said — appearing to respond to her broader status update.    Trump has been highly critical of the emergency management agency, having suggested in the past that he would consider cutting it.    "I'll also be signing an executive order to begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling FEMA, or maybe getting rid of FEMA. I think, frankly, FEMA's not good," Trump said in January.    However, a recent White House executive order stopped short of getting rid of the agency, instead calling for a review of disaster response policies.   That order calls on the Homeland Security secretary to propose changes and ensure "state and local governments and individuals have improved communications with Federal officials and a better understanding of the Federal role."   FEMA coordinates disaster response in the immediate aftermath of storms and also helps with longer-term recovery.   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin  — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Supreme Court weighs which courts can hear Clean Air Act disputes The Supreme Court appears poised to keep at least some Clean Air Act disputes in federal courts outside of D.C. — preventing what at least one justice described as "home court advantage" for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Full Story 2024 one of worst years for natural disasters, researchers say Last year was one of the worst years for U.S. natural disasters, according to researchers, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) future remains uncertain.  Full Story FBI launches Tesla vandalism task force The FBI confirmed Monday it has established a task force to investigate the wave of vandalism and arson incidents targeting Tesla in recent weeks.   Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: NIH Ends Future Funding to Study the Health Effects of Climate Change (ProPublica)   New Hampshire lawmakers target another source of PFAS: waxes used by skiers and snowboarders (Laconia Daily Sun) On Tap  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: The Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing on President Trump's picks to lead the Fish and Wildlife Service and the EPA's water office, as well as his pick for the EPA's top lawyer.  What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: DHS suspends green card processing for refugees, asylees The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is pausing review of green card applications for some refugees and asylees, leaving in limbo those who came to the U.S. after fleeing unrest. Read more 'Borrowers have zero power': Trump moving student loans to SBA sparks concern, confusion President Trump moving student loans from the Education Department to the Small Business Administration (SBA) is rattling those affected, who say it is prime evidence that the White House has no real plan for its efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.   Read more Opinions in The Hill  Op-eds related to energy & environment submitted to The Hill: Good luck, states and localities — Trump is abandoning disaster relief DC's baseless lawsuit against energy producers must be dismissed   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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