Acting FEMA Administrator Replaced
On May 7, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) testified before the House Appropriations Committee about FEMA’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. At the hearing, he expressed support for FEMA’s mission. He was removed on May 8, and replaced by David Richardson, the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD).
New Executive Order on domestic manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to strengthen domestic manufacturing of essential medicines. This move is aimed at reducing the United States’ reliance on foreign supply chains and ensuring greater resilience during public health emergencies. Specifically, it aims to shorten the time needed to approve, build, and open domestic pharmaceutical factories. For fire departments and EMS providers, this could