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Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds

Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s policy requires her to sign off on all FEMA grants worth more than $100,000. Yuki Iwamura/AP

By Anna Kramer and Torrence Banks

January 28, 2026 05:20 a.m.

Updated: January 28, 2026 05:20 a.m.

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