FEMA, Trump and New York City

FEMA yanks back $80 million that New York City meant to cover hotel costs for migrants
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggests that the administration feels paying for the hotels isn't a worthy expense.
New York City to sue Trump administration to get back $80.5M for housing migrants
The money was abruptly withdrawn unilaterally on Tuesday from the city's bank account, according to a spokeswoman.
Adams to sue Trump admin over $80M in FEMA migrant shelter funding clawed back from NYC
The city will take legal action to recoup the $80.5 million Federal Emergency Management Agency payments taken by the feds on Tuesday.
FACT FOCUS: FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented
Elon Musk posted Monday on X that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency he heads had uncovered millions of dollars being spent illegally by FEMA to house migrants in New York City. He said the money was meant for American disaster relief and was wrongly spent for “high end” hotels.
FEMA Can Freeze Money for Migrant Shelter Program in New York, Judge Says
The court ruled that the Trump administration had a narrowly defined path to withhold some funds to the city that had been approved by Congress.
Trump takes back $80M in funding intended for NYC migrant shelters
The Trump administration took back $80 million in FEMA grant funds for New York City's migrant shelters, according to City Comptroller Brad Lander.
FEMA says it’s halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels
The acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters says he’s suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held accountable.
FEMA Takes Back Tens Of Millions In Grant Funds For Sheltering Migrants In NYC: 'Highway Robbery'
The Trump administration has revoked $80 million in grants to New York City for housing migrants in shelters, said city Comptroller Brad Lander. Concretely, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made the decision on Tuesday,
‘Highway robbery’: New York City hits back over FEMA funds seized by Trump administration
The $80 million in funding was clawed back after the Trump administration claimed the money was being used to house migrants ...
Unpacking Musk's claims FEMA sent $59M to NYC to house immigrants in 'luxury hotels'
New York City officials said more than $80.5 million was taken back by the federal government after Musk and DOGE's discovery.
New York Got $80 Million for Migrants. The White House Took It Back.
The New York City comptroller’s office, which first noticed the missing money, said that the Federal Emergency Management ...
4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants
The Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for ...
New York City mayor to allow ICE agents at Rikers jail
Adams says he will issue executive order reestablishing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence at complex ...
Four FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants
Officials at the Department of Homeland Security failed to offer details on how the four employees had violated any policies.
Mike Lawler applauds DHS ‘taking action’ against FEMA supporting New York City
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) celebrated the Department of Homeland Security preventing the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
Weather alert issued in New York City: Things to know
Frigid temperatures and light snow are expected to arrive in the tri-state area from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, ...