David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.

David Richardson, who had headed up FEMA as acting chief for almost seven months, reportedly resigned Monday, Nov. 17.

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post just six months in, officials say, marking another disruption in a year of staff departures and policy changes ...

Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.

Richardson spent “limited time in daily operations meetings and shrank away from his role,” according to The Washington Post.

FEMA acting administrator David Richardson is stepping down after leading the agency through major hurricane season and comprehensive reforms. Karen Evans takes over Dec. 1.

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.

Karen Evans is set to succeed Richardson at the embattled emergency-management agency.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) head David Richardson is departing the agency, a Department of Homeland Security ...

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned after a contentious six-month tenure marked by political disputes and criticism over FEMA’s Texas flood response. Appointed in May, he said he ...