As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

Noem and others have faced criticism for their response to the tragedy in which more than a hundred are dead or missing.

The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas.