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‘Gross Insubordination’: FEMA Hit With More Layoffs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated four employees from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over allegations of unauthorized payments totaling $59 million to New York City hotels for housing migrants.
DHS Fires FEMA Officials After 'Deep State Activists' Sent $59M To NYC Migrant Hotels—Trump Admin Claws It Back
According to Fox News, DHS fired four FEMA employees, including the agency's chief financial officer, two program analysts, and a grant specialist, for approving the payment without clearance from leadership.
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DHS fires roughly 400 probationary employees
We are actively identifying other wasteful positions and offices that do not fulfill DHS’ mission.” The $50 million in savings is just a fraction — 0.16 percent — of FEMA’s total $29.5 billion budget. Among the cuts were more than 130 employees ...
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FEMA Advisory board starts to take shape
The council is slated to hold its first meeting by April 24 and deliver an initial report to the White House by late July.
Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees as mass firings continue
Washington — The Trump administration on Friday moved to fire more than 400 employees at the Department of Homeland Security, the latest effort in a government-wide campaign to dramatically reduce the federal workforce.
FEMA’s DEI problem
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's DEI policies led to unqualified personnel undermining Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria.
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FEMA Unveils Plans for Financial, IT Internal Controls Support Contract
Learn more about FEMA's new contract requirement for financial, internal controls, IT audit and assessment support for the agency's Office of the CFO.
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A FEMA Tragedy You May Never Hear About
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has confirmed what every conservative has long understood – the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a bureaucratic disaster from which Americans need to be rescued.
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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.
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Exclusive: FEMA firings reveal roiling tension and confusion within the Department of Homeland Security
Multiple sources told CNN that FEMA officials asked for confirmation from DHS numerous times prior to sending funds to New York City. In response to questions from CNN, DHS spokeswoman Tricia ...
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FEMA Firings Hit Agency Already Suffering Staffing Shortages
After firing 200 first-year employees this weekend, FEMA was directed "to make a list" of anyone who worked on climate or equity
FEMA email: Firings will affect ‘majority of our staff’
After firing 200 probationary employees this weekend, FEMA was directed "to make a list" of anyone who worked on climate or equity.