FEMA, DHS and NYC

Fired FEMA official sues DHS over NYC migrant hotel payments she says DOGE cleared
The former chief financial officer at the Federal Emergency Management Agency filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after she was fired for sending funds to house illegal immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security fired Mary Comans last month over an $80 million grant to New York City that was meant to reimburse the city
FEMA CFO fired over payments to New York City for migrants says she had DOGE sign-off
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
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.
Ex-FEMA official who was fired over migrants staying in 'luxury' hotels files lawsuit
An ex-FEMA official who was fired over payments to New York City for housing migrants in what critics called "luxury hotels" has sued the Trump administration.
DHS fires four FEMA employees who sent NYC $59 million for migrant hotels
The Department of Homeland Security had warned that whoever was responsible for the payment to the New York City hotels should expect to be fired.
Exclusive: FEMA firings reveal roiling tension and confusion within the Department of Homeland Security
One week into the Trump administration, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a directive that the Federal Emergency ...
What we know about Trump's claim FEMA sent $59M to 'house illegal migrants' in 'luxury hotels' in New York
Addressing a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made several claims about federal ...
Trump DHS debuts phone app for illegal immigrants to self-deport
Paid for under the Trump administration's $200 million national and international ad campaign, the app allows users to let the government know they are leaving.
FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' NYC hotels
After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in New York, the Department of Homeland Security ...
FEMA gives tips to avoid fraud schemes after flooding
FEMA says Kentuckians should be aware of con artists who may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft.
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PERSPECTIVE: Supporting a Fully Comprehensive Review and Reform of FEMA
Agreeing that reform of federal disaster programs is overdue, Speranza’s testimony highlighted FEMA programs that must be sustained through the process. FEMA must maintain its role in driving ...
Noem: 'Get rid of FEMA the way it exists today'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said President Donald Trump could shut down FEMA as Elon Musk's DOGE audits the ...
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Republicans Demand Accountability for Biden's DHS Failures
Congressional Hearing to Expose Biden Administration's DHS Failures** In a bold move, House Republicans are set to take the Biden administration to task thi ...