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.
'Fired for doing my job': FEMA official says DOGE illegally scapegoated her
The chief financial officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said she was fired for taking an action that tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency task force signed off on her doing in the first place,
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 ...
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.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem promises help in her first visit to Puerto Rico
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has promised to help Puerto Rico in her first visit to the U.S. territory as it ...
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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FEMA memo: Replace ‘noncitizen’ with ‘alien,’ remove ‘climate’ from documents
The disaster agency is scrubbing dozens of words targeted by President Donald Trump, prompting complaints of discrimination.
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FEMA warns: Be alert to fraud after Kentucky flooding
Kentuckians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through ...
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‘Disaster’: Trump Vows To Overhaul ‘Ineffective’ US Agencies
Secretary Scott Turner has announced the formation of a new task force under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...