FEMA Employees Face Disciplinary Action for Political Bias and Misuse of Funds

Federal agency investigates ex-FEMA staff for violating Hatch Act and firing employees over payments to luxury hotels for housing migrants.

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Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

Former FEMA employee Marn’i Washington allegedly directed workers to avoid Trump-supporting homes during disaster recovery, violating the Hatch Act. Simultaneously, four FEMA employees were terminated for unauthorized payments to luxury NYC hotels for migrant housing, prompting criticism from Trump. The DHS emphasized accountability within FEMA, as funds for migrant assistance are scrutinized amid ongoing debates about immigration policy and agency effectiveness.

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