FEMA, Customs and Detroit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection official accused of FEMA fraud after flooding in Detroit
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection director on Wednesday was accused of lying to receive federal assistance after her home flooded in Detroit in 2023, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Customs employee accused of scheme to defraud FEMA
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee was accused of a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday release.
Customs director faces federal criminal complaint over FEMA funds for Detroit residents
A Customs and Border Protection director is under investigation regarding her receipt of FEMA assistance funds.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection official accused of fraud of FEMA money after flood
Serina Baker Hill is accused of defrauding FEMA, lying to federal agents regarding her use of FEMA money to repair her Detroit home after 2023 flood.
Customs and Border Protection official charged in FEMA fraud scheme
A CBP official is charged with defrauding FEMA by misusing funds, as an ongoing investigation targets potential felony charges.
Senior Customs and Border Patrol Official Charged with 'Scheme to Defraud FEMA' and Lying to Federal Agents
One of President Donald Trump's key campaign promises leading up to his resounding 2024 election win was all about straightening out America's issues at its borders. It appears the rot at the heart of the issue may go even deeper than just porous border policies.
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Trump’s FEMA Moves To Purge Use Of DEI, Climate Phrases
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reportedly gearing up to remove mentions of climate change and diversity, ...
3 people in 2 states charged in attempts to defraud FEMA over California wildfire benefit claims
Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were ...
FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violated
The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants, ...
Trump's FEMA faces reckoning as more staff fired in 'political bias' scandal: GOP lawmaker
FEMA said it fired three more employees after an investigation into allegations that houses in a hurricane disaster zone were ...
FEMA extends deadline to apply for wildfire relief
FEMA has extended the deadline for L.A. wildfire victims to apply for federal aid to March 31. It was set to expire on March ...
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FEMA looks to strip climate phrases from official documents
The proposed list of words to avoid also includes terms that only tangentially relate to global warming, such as “water ...
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Congress is considering remaking FEMA. Here's what it might mean for Louisiana
The proposed changes could cause dramatic challenges for storm-prone Louisiana, which is particularly reliant on FEMA.
FEMA funds on hold affect Michigan disaster relief programs, state official says
A state official said Tuesday around $56 million in FEMA funding for emergency management programs in Michigan has been on ...
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Secures FEMA Deadline Extension for Storm Recovery Efforts
NC Governor Stein secures FEMA Public Assistance program extension until April 7, 2025, for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.