The DHS Secretary moved forward with the layoffs immediately after the disaster, as the demand for help was highest.

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem denied that Texas flood victims could not contact FEMA's call centers in the days following the disaster.

In the wake of deadly flooding in Texas, we don’t know where the current FEMA chief is, or whether he’s doing the job. That’s not ideal.

First lady Melania Trump joined President Donald Trump to visit victims of the Texas floods on July 11. The first lady was pictured embracing her husband while departing the White House in a khaki-colored jacket and monochromatic army green look paired with animal print sunglasses and Converse Chuck Taylor kicks,