The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday blasted CNN for an article the outlet ran claiming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delayed FEMA’s response to the Texas floods, calling the story a “FAKE NEWS LIE.

July 9 (Reuters) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency should be eliminated in its current form and reconfigured to respond more effectively to natural disasters, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a meeting on reforming FEMA on Wednesday.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not authorize the deployment of Federal Emergency Management Agency urban search-and-rescue teams in the Texas Hill Country flood disaster until more than 72 hours after the crisis began,

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's voice broke as she recounted her emotional visit to Camp Mystic in Texas.

Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty to Donald Trump and praising him for his federal aid. However, disgruntled citizens have called out Noem for her performative empathy toward the people in crisis.

The internet erupted on Wednesday after a bombshell report by CNN revealed that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem waited three days before approving disaster aid for Texas after the deadly Kerr County flood.

Kristi Noem has sparked public outrage after she asked for netizens’ help in choosing her official portrait. The Secretary of Homeland Security’s plea came in the midst of the tragic Texas floods. Noem was harshly criticised for her social media activity that came as the death toll rose to 109.

Kristi Noem said it is not the federal government's responsibility to manage "disasters" like the deadly flash floods in Texas, saying it was instead the state's responsibility.

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanking each other and President Donald Trump instead of giving immediate updates on the lethal floods in central Texas.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are expected to deliver remarks.