Global Politics Report Editorial
Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful
The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 13, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
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Original source: The New York Times