Senate grills Trump’s nominee for disaster relief agency amid agency turmoil

The White House has nominated a new leader for the nation’s disaster relief agency. The nominee was introduced during a period of heightened scrutiny of the agency. Senators have scheduled hearings to probe the candidate’s qualifications. Lawmakers expressed concerns about recent agency controversies. The nominee is expected to outline plans for reform. Committee members will vote on confirmation after the hearing. Stakeholders are watching for signals on future disaster response. The outcome could shape the agency’s direction for years.