FEMA, DOGE and district of Columbia

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.
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.
Former FEMA CFO sues after firing over New York grant to house migrants
CORRECTION: Mary Comans is the former chief financial officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. An earlier version of this story included incorrect information. The former chief
Top FEMA official fired over payments for NYC migrants says DOGE gave approval
Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, who was fired in February by the Trump administration for sending payments to New York City to cover hotels for migrants, says she was following DOGE's directions. Comans speaks out for the first time since her firing in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois.
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Congress is considering remaking FEMA. Here's what it might mean for Louisiana
The proposed changes could cause dramatic challenges for storm-prone Louisiana, which is particularly reliant on FEMA.
Key Republican lays out ideas for FEMA reform
Rep. Dale Strong (R-Ala.) outlined several possible ideas for overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ...
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Three FEMA supervisors fired after probe of directive to skip homes with Trump signs
Three more supervisors out at FEMA after investigation of directive to avoid homes supporting Pres. Trump's campaign during hurricane relief.
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FEMA’s future up for debate during House hearing
The hearing comes as Trump has cast uncertainty on plans for federal emergency management. During his first week in office, ...
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FEMA fires 3 supervisors in wake of Hurricane Milton political discrimination
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has fired three supervisors connected to a political discrimination scandal ...
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Louisiana emergency officials weigh in on Trump’s call for FEMA fixes
Since President Donald Trump first suggested “maybe getting rid of FEMA” and letting states manage federal disaster funding, ...
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House Republicans urge overhaul, not destruction, of FEMA
A hearing Tuesday sidestepped President Donald Trump's suggestions to abolish the federal disaster agency and suggested ...
FEMA critics in North Carolina have Trump’s ear. Has it made a difference?
After Hurricane Helene, a small crew of resident disaster responders went viral for attacking FEMA. Trump officials jumped to ...