Federal judge won't prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescinded more than $80 million in funding to New York City, city officials said Wednesday, escalating a dispute between the Trump administration and the city over funds meant to cover hotel costs for migrants.
DHS: Agency ‘clawing back' $59 million FEMA funding for NYC migrant 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 as the Department of Homeland Security said it is “recouping” a $59 million payment.
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
FEMA Fires Four After 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 halts migrant housing funds in NY after Musk’s criticism
The acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters says he’s suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held accountabl
FEMA yanks back $80 million that New York City meant to cover hotel costs for migrants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has yanked back more than $80 million from New York City, officials said Wednesday, escalating a dispute between the Trump administration and the nation's largest city over money meant to cover 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.
Many Groups Promised Federal Aid Still Have No Funds and No Answers
Judicial rulings have unfrozen some grants awaited by nonprofits, states and companies, but the reprieve has been uneven and ...
Trump Admin Agency Flouts Court Order on Grant Funds
A senior Trump administration official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) instructed subordinates Tuesday to ...
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.
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Nancy Mace Bill Would Keep Sex Offenders, Registered Criminal Perverts Out of Federal Emergency Shelters
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would prohibit certain sex offenders from entering or using services ...
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 ...
A Third Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The judge in New Hampshire said an injunction would be issued immediately, with an explanation of his reasoning to follow on ...
‘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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All the Federal Agencies DOGE Has Gotten Access To
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) The Washington Post reports that according to current and former FEMA officials, DOGE agents have been visiting the agency and reviewing FEMA’s grant ...
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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Argentina to create unified Federal Emergency Agency
The Argentine Government announced Tuesday the creation of a Federal Emergency Agency to coordinate relief against major ...