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Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway Hamilton's confirmation is part of a larger group of nominations approved by the Senate, totaling over 70.
The Senate has confirmed a new head for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, will lead the agency. He previously held the position temporarily, but was fired after speaking out against eliminating the agency.
Hamilton's confirmation is part of a larger group of nominations approved by the Senate, totaling over 70. Other positions filled include the head of the Transportation Security Administration and the ambassador to Brazil. Further details on Hamilton's confirmation and the future of the agency are available from the Associated Press, as reported by the Odessa American.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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