LIVE: House Republicans Grill FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Over Alleged Political Bias | Trump | Hurricane Relief | CNBC TV18
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday grilled FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on her agency's handling of hurricane recovery efforts, including about allegations of political bias.
The two House hearings over seven hours came after FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington was fired after allegedly directing employees to avoid homes with President-elect Donald Trump campaign signs.
Criswell repeatedly told lawmakers the incident was an isolated act and that FEMA is continuing its investigation, with no additional incidents found beyond Washington's actions.
However, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, Criswell said she had formally requested additional assistance. In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior. Criswell told lawmakers that, although her agency has questioned other personnel, no evidence has emerged to corroborate the claim.
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