FEMA, DOGE and district of Columbia

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.
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
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.
'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,
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 ...
New York City loses bid for swift return of $80.5 million FEMA migrants grant
A U.S. judge on Wednesday declined to order the Trump administration to immediately return to New York City $80.5 million of ...
Judge rejects NYC’s request to order immediate return of $80 million from FEMA to shelter migrants
A Manhattan federal judge says the Federal Emergency Management Agency doesn't have to immediately return more than $80 ...
New York City denied request FEMA return $80M in migrant funds
A federal judge blocked New York City’s request for President Donald Trump’s administration to return $80 million in FEMA funds allocated for migrant shelters and services.
Opinion: Trump, Musk's Machiavellian FEMA hoax relies on people not understanding tax law
Elon Musk's claims of misspent money on hotel rooms for migrants in NYC by FEMA are false, part of his and Trump's plan to ...
Assessing Claims That the Biden Administration ‘Stole FEMA Money’ to House Migrants
A viral post claims that FEMA sent hurricane relief funds to New York City earlier this month to pay for housing illegal ...
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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.
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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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Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans sues Trump administration for defamation, unlawful termination
After being pushed out for sending an unauthorized payment, FEMA’s former CFO has filed a lawsuit in D.C. district court.
New York City sues Trump over clawback of FEMA migrant funding
New York City is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to clawback more than $80 million in Federal ...
New York governor declares state of emergency for brush fires on Long Island
Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, ...