U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated in its current form, even as the disaster-relief agency deployed specialists and supplies to Texas to help respond to devastating floods.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not authorize the deployment of Federal Emergency Management Agency urban search-and-rescue teams in the Texas Hill Country flood disaster until more than 72 hours after the crisis began,

Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty to Donald Trump and praising him for his federal aid. However, disgruntled citizens have called out Noem for her performative empathy toward the people in crisis.

Kristi Noem has sparked public outrage after she asked for netizens’ help in choosing her official portrait. The Secretary of Homeland Security’s plea came in the midst of the tragic Texas floods. Noem was harshly criticised for her social media activity that came as the death toll rose to 109.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's voice broke as she recounted her emotional visit to Camp Mystic in Texas.

The internet erupted on Wednesday after a bombshell report by CNN revealed that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem waited three days before approving disaster aid for Texas after the deadly Kerr County flood.

Kristi Noem said it is not the federal government's responsibility to manage "disasters" like the deadly flash floods in Texas, saying it was instead the state's responsibility.

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanking each other and President Donald Trump instead of giving immediate updates on the lethal floods in central Texas.

Donald Trump aide Kristi Noem is facing huge criticism on social media after she asked her fans to choose their favourite as she posted a series of portraits of herself as a cowgirl. Netizens questioned the timing of the post as Noem put out the post as Texas is reeling with deadly flash floods which has killed around 100 people.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are expected to deliver remarks.