Feds seize $80M in FEMA funds from NYC amid migrant housing dispute

The federal government has seized over $80 million from New York City, previously allocated to house migrants, sparking significant controversy and legal challenges. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justified the seizure, asserting that funds were misused to support luxury accommodations and illegal activities at locations like the Roosevelt Hotel. This move follows criticisms from Elon Musk regarding the expenditure on luxury hotels for migrants. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Mayor Eric Adams have called for intervention, with Adams seeking a meeting with FEMA to discuss the issue. Lander criticized the federal government's actions, emphasizing the potential cuts to city services and the need for legal recourse. Meanwhile, several FEMA employees were terminated due to unauthorized payments, adding to the unfolding drama.