FEMA Targets Climate, Diversity Workers as Trump Purge Widens

The jobs of Federal Emergency Management Agency employees tied to climate change and related hazards are next on the chopping block after hundreds of probationary workers were fired earlier this week, according to people familiar with the matter and an internal FEMA email seen by Bloomberg News.

Managers at the disaster relief agency have been directed to compile lists of workers substantially tied to the programs. Also targeted are people linked to diversity, equity and inclusion programs, among others not in line with President Donald Trump’s policy objectives, according to the people, who weren’t authorized to discuss the matter ...