FEMA, luxury hotels and New York City

What we know about Trump's claim FEMA sent $59M to 'house illegal migrants' in 'luxury hotels' in New York
Addressing a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made several claims about federal spending that he described as wasteful — including the assertion that his administration had identified $59 million supposedly spent on New York City hotel rooms to house immigrants living in the country illegally.
Ex-FEMA official who was fired over migrants staying in 'luxury' hotels files lawsuit
An ex-FEMA official who was fired over payments to New York City for housing migrants in what critics called "luxury hotels" has sued the Trump administration.
FEMA CFO fired over payments to New York City for migrants says she had DOGE sign-off
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
Fired FEMA official sues for unlawful termination
A former senior official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency who was abruptly fired three weeks ago during a political blowup over a hotel program for migrants sued the government on Tuesday for unlawful termination.
Former FEMA CEO sues after firing over New York grant to house migrants
The former chief executive officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has sued over her termination last month, saying her firing flouted civil service laws. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fired Mary Comans over an $80 million grant to New York City allowing for emergency sheltering of migrants that FEMA ultimately clawed back.
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Musk Misleads on FEMA’s Migrant-Related Payments to New York City
New York City officials said the city had received two payments from the federal government as reimbursement for expenses the ...
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Elon Musk claim that FEMA relief funded luxury hotels for immigrants in New York is false
Statement: “FEMA sent $59M LAST WEEK to luxury hotels in New York City to house illegal migrants … That money is meant for American disaster relief.” Elon Musk said his team at the Department ...
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Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott Vs. St Regis New York. Which Is Best?
Which hotel is best, Ritz-Carlton vs. JW Marriott Essex House vs. St Regis New York? We have already reviewed whether ...
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Welcome to the Waldorf: Forrests’ luxury hotel rises in Circular Quay
In a $520 million deal two years ago, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, now separated, acquired the project, which is set to be ...
Judge Denies NYC Bid Asking FEMA to Return $80 Million Used for Sheltering Illegal Immigrants
DHS clawed back the money last month after firing four FEMA staffers for sending $59 million to New York City hotels housing ...