DHS Sec. Mayorkas says FEMA ‘will need additional funds’ after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed on Thursday that FEMA "will need more funds" after responding to hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Mayorkas made the statement while answering questions from reporters at the White House press briefing on Thursday. He said FEMA has enough funds to address the "immediate needs" of people affected by both hurricanes, but urged Congress to move quickly.

"President Biden indicated that FEMA and the Department of Defense would have to get...