Department of Homeland Security repurposing FEMA funding for immigration enforcement

Department of Homeland Security plans to repurpose FEMA funding allocated for housing migrants for immigration enforcement instead, citing inconsistency with agency priorities and goals. The move has sparked controversy and debate among advocates for illegal immigrants.

Impact of Decreased Illegal Entries on Non-Government Migrant Shelters

Non-Government Migrant Shelters are closing down as illegal entries decrease across the southwest border after President Trump's actions to control the border and carry out deportations.

California Wildfires and False Claims by President Trump

President-elect Donald Trump made false and misleading claims blaming California’s governor and President Biden for the devastating wildfires in Southern California. He falsely accused Governor Newsom of refusing to sign a water restoration declaration and blamed President Biden for leaving no money in FEMA for disaster relief. Trump’s claims were debunked by water policy experts and officials. Congress approved $110 billion in disaster assistance, including $29 billion for FEMA, to help with the wildfires. Biden later announced that the federal government would cover 100% of fire response costs for the first 180 days.

Wildfires in Los Angeles and FEMA Funding

President-elect Donald Trump sarcastically thanks President Joe Biden for leaving no water in fire hydrants amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and no money in FEMA. Rick Caruso criticizes the mismanagement of resources in the Pacific Palisades area, and FEMA is reported to have already run out of funds for the fiscal year.