Morning Wire Migrant Hotel Money & Philly’s Chaotic Celebrations | Afternoon Update | 2.10.25
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Feb 10, 2025 Concerns arise over FEMA funding for luxury hotels housing migrants in New York City, leading to debates on taxpayer money misuse. Legal battles heat up regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as Philadelphia erupts in chaotic celebrations post-Eagles win, sparking responses from authorities. Plus, a look into Hamas' hostage negotiations, a collegiate basketball team's suspension due to player issues, and President Trump's move to stop penny production for cost-cutting measures.
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FEMA Spending on Migrant Hotels
- Elon Musk criticized FEMA for spending millions on migrant hotels, citing a violation of federal law.
- This revelation comes as the Trump administration seeks to reform FEMA's emergency relief handling.
Crackdown on NGOs
- Lawmakers are targeting NGOs for allegedly undermining U.S. immigration laws by aiding illegal immigrants.
- They propose cutting tax-exempt status and federal funding for these organizations.
Gooden's Bill on NGOs
- Representative Lance Gooden's bill aims to stop human trafficking by cutting federal funding to NGOs aiding illegal immigration.
- This would end government-funded support like plane tickets and hotel stays for border crossers.