What is happening with FEMA officials under the Trump administration?

FEMA officials are caught in a conflict between court orders and the Trump administration's directives. A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration failed to comply with court orders regarding a funding freeze, yet FEMA officials instructed staff to freeze grant programs for emergency preparedness, homeland security, and other services. Four employees, including FEMA's chief financial officer, were terminated for allegedly making payments for migrant housing in New York City hotels. Former officials claim these employees were simply following Congressional mandates, creating tension between legal compliance and administrative loyalty.