FEMA, DOGE and migrants

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.
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.
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.
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 grants intended to cover part of the city's cost of housing migrants. U.S.
Fired FEMA official sues for unlawful termination
A former senior official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency who was abruptly fired three weeks ago during a political blowup over a hotel program for migrants sued the government on Tuesday for unlawful termination.
Former FEMA CEO sues after firing over New York grant to house migrants
The former chief executive officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has sued over her termination last month, saying her firing flouted civil service laws. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fired Mary Comans over an $80 million grant to New York City allowing for emergency sheltering of migrants that FEMA ultimately clawed back.
FEMA can’t help with SC wildfires due to travel restrictions? Fact-checking viral claim
The post, which has been shared more than 11k times, alleges federal workers dispatched to assist with wildfire response ...
FEMA releases numbers of the 2024 hurricane season
FEMA has released statistics from the 2024 hurricane season, emphasizing hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
Judge weighing whether to compel Trump administration to unfreeze FEMA funds
A federal judge is weighing whether to compel the Trump administration to unfreeze millions of dollars in previously ...
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As FEMA cuts lurk, state and local news outlets speak with experts about potential consequences
Local news outlets across the country are amplifying the voices of lawmakers and emergency management experts who have ...
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Estill, Johnson counties eligible for FEMA assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Homeowners and renters in Johnson and Estill counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA’s individual ...
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FEMA to provide disaster assistance to flood victims in McDowell County
West Virginia Emergency Management Division’s FEMA partners will have a Disaster Recovery Center open starting Friday in ...
FEMA and Panama City reach an agreement for a major road improvement project
FEMA representatives, congressional representatives, and Panama City officials finally made some progress toward funding some ...
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FEMA disaster recovery centers open in Letcher, Owsley counties
Officials said all disaster recovery centers will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. ET ...