
David Richardson, acting FEMA head, resigns, WaPo reported
November 17, 2025
Source: Investing.comInvesting.com -- David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has resigned on Monday following a relatively short tenure at FEMA’s helm, according to a Washington Post report.
The resignation comes after Richardson faced criticism for being inaccessible during the Texas floods, the Washington Post reported, citing people familiar with the situation.
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