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FEMA claws back migrant housing funds, drawing battle with NYC officials

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescinded over $80 million in funding for New York City, escalating a dispute over hotel costs for migrants, as officials stated on Wednesday.
City Comptroller Brad Lander reported that a $59 million grant and another for $21.5 million were taken back unexpectedly.
Mayor Eric Adams announced that city officials are seeking an emergency meeting with FEMA and exploring legal options regarding the funding loss.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled that the administration can continue efforts to withhold FEMA money from the city, according to court documents.

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MSNBC

Chris Hayes: Trump and Musk pluck $80M in funding authorized by Congress from NYC’s bank account

Chris Hayes calls out Elon Musk and Trump for recouping $80 million appropriated by Congress to house migrants in New York City

8 days ago·United States

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Inquisitr

Chris Hayes Had A Hilarious Reaction To Elon Musk's Highway Robbery of $80 Million

In a blatant abuse of power, Elon Musk took back funding for migrants in New York and placed City’s bank account in severe overdraft. MSNBC’s Chris Hayes finds this hilarious.

9 days ago·United States

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realnewsnow.com

Unexpected Recapture of $80 Million Migrant Funding Shocks NYC - Real News Now

The federal authorities have recaptured upwards of $80 million of migrant funding straight from the financial reserves of New York City, catching those in city governance off guard. The situation seeds the ground for potential strife between Mayor Eric Adams and President Trump, who has lately been a benefactor of his. Adams declared his intent to lobby the federal executive branch into restoring the contentious FEMA grants. These funds were evi…

9 days ago

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Firstpost News

$80 mn vanishes from New York City's bank accounts. Trump administration says took it back because...

City officials are questioning the legality of the move as Liz Garcia, a spokeswoman for Mayor Eric Adams said that the City Hall has requested a meeting between the White House and FEMA to “try and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.”

10 days ago·Mumbai, India

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Pacific Pundit

DHS says it has retrieved the full $59 million FEMA gave to NYC to house illegal aliens in high-end hotels

Wait…. I thought the Democrats and media told us that the $59 million tax payer dollars going to illegal aliens in high end hotels in New York City was fake news? I guess Elon Musk was right, again.. FEMA is claiming they magically got the $59 million back.. BREAKING: DHS says it has retrieved the full $59 million FEMA gave to NYC to house illegal migrant in high-end hotels, which lead to the firings of several individuals involved. pic.twitter…

10 days ago

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