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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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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) ...
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.