Federal judge won't prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can continue efforts to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York City. U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island ruled that the government's bid to withhold Federal Emergency Management Agency money sent to New York
Four FEMA Officials Fired After Musk’s DOGE Claims Agency Funded Migrant Housing In ‘Luxury’ Hotels
The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday it was firing four officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, after tech billionaire and Department
4 FEMA Employees Are Fired Over Payments to Reimburse New York City for Hotel Costs for Migrants
The Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants
DHS fires four FEMA officials over payments to NYC to house migrants
The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it fired four Federal Emergency Management Agency officials over payments provided to New York City to house migrants, arguing without evidence that the officials circumvented leadership.
FEMA fires four, blames alleged payments to New York City hotels for migrants
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency fired its chief financial officer and three other employees, accusing them of making "egregious payments" for New York City hotels used for migrants, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Tuesday.
FEMA cuts payments to NYC hotels after DOGE alleged funding for illegal immigrants
The controversy appears to stem from the Shelter and Services Program, which is funded through Congress and administered by FEMA in partnership with CBP.
As DOGE targets FEMA, the aid agency is accused of illegally destroying records
FEMA is facing a complaint for reportedly deleting a group chat on the taxpayers' dime, the Washington Examiner has learned.
Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says
A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed ...
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All the Federal Agencies DOGE Has Gotten Access To
From the NOAA to OPM to the Pentagon, here’s an updated look at where Elon Musk’s DOGE is already operating and what they’re ...
Homeland Security Secretary Noem says DOGE team has access to agency data
The head of the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday acknowledged that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team, which has ...
Politico10d
Trump’s talking about shutting down FEMA. Republicans hate that idea.
Deeply red states are experiencing some of the costliest disasters, and lawmakers from those states fear that eliminating Federal Emergency Management Agency would leave them on the hook for ...
‘What happens if we’re not there?’ Florida’s federal workers worry about Trump
President Donald Trump is making good on his campaign pledge to “dismantle the deep state,” with a return-to-office mandate ...
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Lumber River United Way: Emergency Food and Shelter Program) Applications are available
Robeson County has been awarded Federal Funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal ...
FEMA awards NELA region nearly $3.9 million to fund emergency preparedness
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced Louisiana will receive $17,860,797.42 from FEMA, and nearly $3.9 million of that is going directly to Winn Parish and the City of Monroe.
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Another viewpoint: Federal emergency management could use reform, not elimination
During a recent tour of communities in western North Carolina and neighborhoods in Los Angeles devastated by natural ...
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Bill would establish Alaska alternative to federal flood insurance program
The national flood insurance program costs Alaskans too much and provides too little in benefits, the bill's sponsor says.
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Argentina to create unified Federal Emergency Agency
The Argentine Government announced Tuesday the creation of a Federal Emergency Agency to coordinate relief against major ...