'Clawed back': DHS chief Noem secures eye-popping sum sent to NYC for migrant hotels
The Department of Homeland Security says it has "clawed back" $59 million in FEMA funding that went to NYC migrant hotels, a day after it said it had fired employees over it.
DHS: Agency ‘clawing back' $59 million FEMA funding for NYC migrant stays
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can continue efforts to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York City as the Department of Homeland Security said it is “recouping” a $59 million payment.
FACT FOCUS: FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented
FEMA payments to New York City for migrant assistance came under scrutiny this week as Elon Musk claimed his Department of Government Efficiency had uncovered $59 million in illegal payments to house migrants in luxury hotels when it was meant for American disaster relief.
DHS Claws Back $59 Million FEMA Sent to NYC Hotels to Shelter Illegal Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security recovered $59 million of taxpayer funds the Federal Emergency Management Administration sent to hotels in New York City to shelter illegal immigrants.
Trump revokes $80 million from NYC after threat to claw back FEMA cash used to care for migrants
President Trump and Elon Musk illegally revoked more than $80 million in funds from City bank accounts after Musk threatened to claw back FEMA funds used to house migrants in “luxury hotels,” the city’s fiscal watchdog Brad Lander said Wednesday.
Trump fires top FEMA staffer over claim NYC spent $59M on 'luxury hotels' for migrants
A New York City spokeswoman said the city had received a $59.3 million payment from FEMA to care for migrants, but that it was a reimbursement of money the city had already spent.
Trump Administration Claws Back $80 Million of New York City Funding for Migrant Services
The federal government has clawed back $80 million in funding allocated to help New York City house and care for migrants, ...
Top ICE officials demoted as Trump ramps up pressure on migrant deportations
The officials, Russell Hott and Peter Berg, were recently cut from ICE’s enforcement division amid increasing pressure from ...
The migrant women learning DIY skills to take control of their lives
Women who've fled war and violence have been offered basic DIY training to help them settle in new homes and communities.
ICE arrests illegal Guatemalan migrant man facing multiple child rape charges in Massachusetts
An illegal immigrant from Guatemala was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month, who is facing multiple child rape charges.
Migrant farm workers go on high alert amid immigration raids
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are creating fear among migrant agricultural communities and could cause a ...
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 ...
Migrant suspect in Texas cheerleader's murder confronted by victim's grieving mom in court
Rafael Govea Romero, the suspect in Texas cheerleader Lizbeth Medina's murder, appeared in court Feb 6, when a judge ruled he was competent to stand trial in August.
Top FEMA Official Is Fired Over Payments for N.Y.C. Migrant Shelters
The Trump administration fired the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s chief financial officer and three others after Elon ...
Pakistan says at least 16 nationals died in migrant boat sinking near Libya
Pakistan says at least 16 citizens died when a boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsized near the Libyan coast over the ...
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Texas appeals court hears attorney general’s arguments for questioning Catholic Charities director over migrant services
Three Republican judges heard oral arguments Wednesday after a lower court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to ...
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.