Kristi Noem is denying reports that claim her policies held up the government’s emergency response in the days following the July 4 Texas floods.

The Trump Administration argued that it was shifting to empower state governments to provide citizens with relief, but climate experts say that would be harmful.

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

Trump meets rescuers and families of victims killed in Camp Mystic flooding disaster - President’s visit comes amid reports Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for emergency flo