Judge rules DHS decision to reduce FEMA staff is not legal
Supreme Court Delivers Mixed Rulings on Presidential Firing Authority Chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream highlights recent decisions from the Supreme Court regarding the boundaries of presidential authority. In Trump v. Slaughter, the court confirmed that the president can dismiss a commissioner from the Federal Trade Commission. Yet, in Trump v. Cook, the ruling indicated that […]
DHS dismisses 3 additional FEMA employees connected to Hurricane Milton discrimination investigation
The Department of Homeland Security has let go of three additional FEMA employees after a recent inspector general report revealed that the agency’s teams bypassed homes displaying pro-Trump signs in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. These firings add to the others that were enacted following last week’s IG report. An investigation from FEMA’s Office of […]
Investigation shows FEMA abandoned Trump supporters after the hurricane.
Biden Administration’s DHS Report Reveals Bias Against Trump Voters During Hurricane Response A report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has indicated that federal employees failed to assist some Trump supporters during the response to Hurricane Milton. Notably, the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that disaster survivor assistance teams bypassed at least […]
Pennsylvania woman imprisoned for taking $1.7M from FEMA as the government targets fraud within agencies
The Justice Department has announced that a woman from Pennsylvania, Jasmine Williams, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding the federal government out of $1.7 million in FEMA funds after Hurricane Ida. Williams, 34, pleaded guilty to 32 various charges, including fraud and wire fraud, last year related to the disaster declaration. […]
Pennsylvania woman sentenced to 5 years for $1.7 million fraud related to Hurricane Ida FEMA claims
Trump administration enhances fraud enforcement across the country The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to combat fraud, following independent journalist Nick Shirley’s Senate testimony which highlighted widespread tax fraud. Assistant Attorney General Colin MacDonald mentioned that over $1 billion has been recouped from trade fraud cases. In a related effort, Dr. Oz has drawn […]
DHS to hold back FEMA funding due to new election security rules
Senate Republicans advance SAVE America Act to require proof of citizenship for voters Republicans in the Senate are working to advance the American Rescue Act, which mandates that individuals provide proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. However, gaining the necessary support has been challenging, as Democrats oppose the measure, and they are having […]
DHS Responds After Texas Woman is Sentenced for Fraudulent FEMA Claims Related to Los Angeles Wildfires
Texas Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Disaster Relief Funds The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently addressed the case of a Texas woman sentenced for illegally acquiring federal disaster assistance tied to the Los Angeles wildfires. Joyce Turner, from Rosharon, Texas, received a 21-month prison sentence after fraudulently claiming to live in a rented property […]
Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick excluded from federal contracts due to FEMA fraud.
House Ethics Committee Considers Action Against Rep. Charfilas McCormick The House Ethics Committee is set to assess the potential expulsion of Florida Representative Sheila Charfilas McCormick amid allegations of $5 million in pandemic aid fraud. Additionally, there have been calls for the expulsion of Republican Rep. Cory Mills from Florida due to issues related to […]
Adam Schiff states that Republicans turned down his proposal to separately finance FEMA.
Government Shutdown Enters 27th Day as FEMA Funding Proposal Fails Senator Adam Schiff from California expressed on Saturday that the recent bill presented by Republicans appears to be a way to avoid involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during the ongoing government shutdown, which is nearing a month long. This comes after another unsuccessful […]
Disaster funding from FEMA in jeopardy as Democrats’ DHS shutdown continues into 5th day
Senate Democrats and the White House are currently clashing over national immigration reforms, which might inadvertently affect disaster response initiatives. Without new funding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may soon struggle to provide disaster relief. With hurricane season approaching, tight funding could hinder their ability to effectively respond to significant storms and emergencies. The […]