As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

Sources say FEMA’s response to last week's flooding in Texas was slowed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s cost controls.Noem — whose department overs

David Richardson hasn't made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week's flood. Former FEMA officials say that's concerning.