FLETCHER, N.C. — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation's central organization for responding to disasters.

Michael Whatley was re-elected to lead the Republican National Committee on Friday as its chair after leading the GOP to the presidency and control of both chambers of Congress.

President Donald Trump assailed the agency as he toured areas of North Carolina that were ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

President Donald Trump floated “getting rid” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday as he visited western North Carolina to survey the damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

A Republican congressman from North Carolina introduced a bill Thursday to rename Dulles International Airport (IAD) after President Donald Trump. Congressman Addison McDowell introduced the legislation with Congressman Guy Reschanthaler (R-Pa.

President-elect Donald Trump is a father of five and grandfather of 10 whose family is intertwined with his political career, including his historic return to the White House. When Donald Trump delivered his victory speech in the 2024 presidential race on Nov. 6, nearly his entire family was there to celebrate.

William McGinley, who was appointed DOGE's legal counsel, said he was departing the agency days after President Donald Trump took office.

Sen. Joe Gruters has won election as Treasurer for the Republican National Committee (RNC) without opposition. President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Gruters in December, support that appeared to clear the field.

FEMA helps respond to disasters when local leaders request a presidential emergency declaration, a signal that the damage is beyond the state's ability to handle on its own. FEMA can reimburse governments for recovery efforts such as debris removal, and it gives stopgap financial assistance to individual residents.

Donald Trump’s memecoin, less than a week old, went unmentioned by Republican lawmakers in the opening remarks of a US House Financial Services Committee meeting.