Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem clawed back a $59 million payment made by FEMA for hotels housing migrants in NYC, citing safety concerns and violation of the law. Four FEMA employees were terminated for making the payments without authorization.
Key Points
Secretary Noem clawed back a $59 million payment made by FEMA for housing migrants in NYC luxury hotels
DOGE discovered the payment and deemed it a violation of the law
Four FEMA employees were terminated for making the payments without proper authorization
Pros
Ensuring that taxpayer funds are used appropriately
Taking action to address potential safety concerns
Cons
Potential disruption in housing arrangements for migrants