Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) expressed enthusiasm for Donald Trump‘s return to the White House in a matter of days, saying that the president-elect needs to drastically improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s handling of natural disasters.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.

President-elect Donald Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.

Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. For years, Trump has littered his statements on California wildfires and other disasters with inaccurate assertions.

Many of Trump's picks for top jobs in his next administration have not worked at the highest levels of government or in the private sector.

Trump's transition team is reportedly considering Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie for a top leadership position at FEMA.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California from the incoming Donald Trump administration,

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

FEMA is also a second-tier agency housed within ... and briefly paused their door-to-door visits over safety concerns. Former President Donald Trump stands after delivering remarks to the press ...

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Republicans in the House will help President-elect Donald Trump deliver on his first 100 days agenda.

Trump supporters love her. But the South Dakota governor will likely be asked about family separation at the border - and the dog she says she shot.