Trump Picks New Leaders for FEMA and Jamaica

May 12, 2026, 14:07
InternationalPolitics

Introduction

President Trump chose Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA. He also chose Kari Lake to be the US Ambassador to Jamaica.

Main Body

Cameron Hamilton wants to lead FEMA. In the past, he and the government disagreed. Some leaders wanted to close FEMA. Hamilton said FEMA is important for the people. He said some old rules made the work too slow. Kari Lake will go to Jamaica. Before this, she worked at a media agency. She tried to fire many workers there. She said the news was not fair. A judge stopped her. The judge said she did not have the power to fire people. She also lost elections in Arizona. Now, the President gives her a new job in Jamaica.

Conclusion

The Senate must now talk to these two people. Then, the Senate will decide if they can have these jobs.

Learning

πŸ•°οΈ The 'Then vs. Now' Pattern

Look at how the story moves from the past to the present. This is the key to reaching A2.

The Past (What happened)

  • Worked at a media agency.
  • Tried to fire workers.
  • Lost elections.
  • Disagreed with government.

The Present/Future (What is happening)

  • President picks leaders.
  • Kari Lake will go to Jamaica.
  • Senate must talk to them.

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule: If the action is finished β†’ add -ed (Work β†’ Worked). If the action is a plan β†’ use will (Will go).

Quick Word Map: Pick β†’ Choose Fire β†’ Tell someone to leave their job Fair β†’ Right or honest

Vocabulary Learning

lead (v.)
To guide or direct.
Example:He will lead the meeting tomorrow.
government (n.)
The group of people who run a country.
Example:The government announced new policies.
important (adj.)
Very useful or necessary.
Example:It is important to eat healthy.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:The people gathered in the square.
rules (n.)
Instructions that must be followed.
Example:The rules say you must wear a mask.
work (n.)
Tasks or a job.
Example:She has a lot of work to finish.
slow (adj.)
Taking a long time.
Example:The traffic was slow.
media (n.)
Newspapers, TV, and online news.
Example:The media reported on the event.
agency (n.)
An organization that does work.
Example:She works at a travel agency.
fire (v.)
To remove someone from a job.
Example:He was fired for being late.
news (n.)
Information about recent events.
Example:I read the news every day.
judge (n.)
A person who decides cases.
Example:The judge heard the arguments.