Onetime acting FEMA chief fired by Trump now on track to be confirmed to head agency

Cameron Hamilton, a former acting FEMA chief fired by President Donald Trump, is progressing toward confirmation as the agency's administrator. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced his nomination, despite Trump's stated desire to reduce FEMA's federal role. Hamilton has worked for various government and consulting roles since leaving FEMA, including a senior position at LTS, Inc., and reported significant financial compensation.