The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, is set to face questions from House lawmakers about the federal government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton that caused catastrophic damage in the Southeast.

The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, faced questions from lawmakers about the federal government’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton that left the Southeast with catastrophic damage.

The FEMA administrator faced tough questions about the agency's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and defended how the agency is handling requests for assistance. In North Carolina, some residents who lost their homes say they've received little financial support from FEMA so far.