Dave Bondy
Politics • Culture • News
Feds Declare No Money Left for Hurricane Response After FEMA Spends $640M on Migrants Budget Strain Leaves FEMA
Budget Strain Leaves FEMA Struggling to Address Natural Disasters Following Major Expenditures on Migrant Assistance
October 03, 2024
post photo preview

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sparked criticism Wednesday after announcing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lacks sufficient funds to support Americans through the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season. This follows a significant allocation of emergency funds to address the migrant crisis.

“We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have,” Mayorkas told reporters aboard Air Force One, en route to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene in North and South Carolina. “We are expecting another hurricane to hit. We do not have the funds. FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season and what is imminent.”

If you are not already, consider becoming a paid subscriber for $5 a month so I can continue to keep doing this and keeping it free for everyone to see.

 

 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has allocated $640.9 million in FEMA-administered funds this year to assist state and local governments in managing the influx of asylum seekers. Critics argue that this spending has depleted FEMA’s ability to respond to natural disasters like hurricanes.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a frequent critic of Mayorkas, voiced his frustration on social media. “Mayorkas and FEMA — immediately stop spending money on illegal immigration resettlement and redirect those funds to areas hit by the hurricane. Put Americans first,” Abbott tweeted.

Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter) and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, echoed Abbott’s sentiment, tweeting his agreement with the Texas governor.

DHS allocated $780 million last year for migrant-related expenses through FEMA's Shelter and Services Program and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has killed at least 202 people and caused severe flooding across the Southeast, a comparatively modest $4 million has been distributed directly to affected families and individuals, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

 

 

 

Hurricane Helene’s damage is expected to cost billions, President Joe Biden said during a briefing in North Carolina on Wednesday, urging Congress to ensure adequate funding for recovery efforts. “It’s going to cost billions of dollars to deal with this storm and all the communities affected,” Biden said. “Congress has an obligation to ensure the states have the resources they need.”

Congressional Republicans, who are not scheduled to return to session until after Election Day, expressed outrage at the funding gap. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) tweeted, “FEMA spending over a billion dollars on illegals while they leave Americans stranded and without help is treasonous. U.S. citizens are dying. Pray for our country, folks.”

Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) added, “The Biden-Harris FEMA spent over $1 billion on funding illegal aliens. America LAST.”

As hurricane season continues, concerns over FEMA’s ability to support disaster-stricken communities remain high, with many calling for an immediate reallocation of funds to prioritize American citizens.

community logo
Join the Dave Bondy Community
To read more articles like this, sign up and join my community today
1
What else you may like…
Videos
Posts
Articles
Neighbors helping neighbors in Kerr County, Texas

I spoke with Janice Riley, who lives just two miles from the deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.

Janice is stepping up to help her neighbors in the wake of the flooding. If you’d like to support relief efforts, visit the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for a list of reputable organizations accepting donations.

00:11:54
Some people are blaming the Trump administration for the flooding.
00:01:35
Despite Gunfire and a High-Speed Chase, Police Say New Michigan Laws Stopped Them from Jailing Seventeen-Year-Old

GRAND BLANC, Mich. — A 17-year-old suspect was released Friday following a high-speed police chase that ended with a handgun being thrown from the vehicle and discharging into the car, according to law enforcement officials.

The pursuit occurred June 27 and involved multiple agencies, including the Michigan State Police, Genesee County Sheriff's Department, and police from the cities of Grand Blanc, Flint, Burton, and Davison Township.

Authorities say the juvenile attempted to discard a handgun from the moving vehicle. The firearm discharged into the interior of the car during the attempt. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was taken into custody—but later released.

Law enforcement officials say the release was due to changes in state law. In October 2021, Michigan enacted a “Raise the Age” law that reclassified 17-year-olds as juveniles, meaning they could no longer be lodged in adult county jails. Previously, the suspect would have been held in the Genesee County Jail.

In ...

00:01:54
President Trump scolds reporter for asking about Epstein during cabinet meeting this morning.

President Trump scolds reporter for asking about Epstein during cabinet meeting this morning.
https://open.substack.com/pub/davebondy/p/president-trump-scolds-reporter-for?r=m9vqj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

President Trump was just asked by a reporter about the Epstein list. Trump scolded the reporter for asking the question saying there is more important things to discuss.

President Trump was just asked by a reporter about the Epstein list. Trump scolded the reporter for asking the question saying there is more important things to discuss.

The media has been telling you about polls that show patriotism is declining in the United States. I’m not sure I believe those polls. I was at a red light just now and saw this. I believe the vast majority of Americans support their country and love it.

The media has been telling you about polls that show patriotism is declining in the United States. I’m not sure I believe those polls. I was at a red light just now and saw this. I believe the vast majority of Americans support their country and love it.

post photo preview
post photo preview
News they don't want you to see
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Support my independent journalism by becoming a paid supporter now. It's less than $1 a week. You can leave at anytime.

 

 

 
 

Michigan paid out $14 million in fraudulent food stamps

When criminals attacked Michigan’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in fiscal year 2024, they stole more than $14 million in food assistance benefits, according to a document obtained through a records request.

More than 1.4 million Michiganders receive state-issued Bridge Cards to buy food at more than 10,000 approved retailers. Organized criminal rings target these cards and retailers with fake card readers, known as skimmers, that steal account data and drain benefits, with taxpayers footing the bill.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and federal partners say they’ve fought back by seizing 44 skimmers at gas stations, grocery stores and liquor stores, protecting $16 million in benefits and 76,000 accounts, according to documents obtained through a records request. Click here to read more.

 

Taxpayer-Funded PBS Show Pushes 93% Anti-Trump Bias, Study Finds

A new study released Tuesday found that the taxpayer-funded PBS program “Washington Week with The Atlantic” consistently exhibited a staggering 93% negative bias against Republicans and the Trump administration over the past three months, despite claiming to provide “objective” political coverage.

The study, conducted by the Media Research Center (MRC), analyzed 13 weekly episodes from April through June 2025, finding that panelists devoted 83 minutes to discussing Republicans and the Trump administration with overwhelming negativity.

“The panelists spent 83 minutes opining on Republicans, focusing on Trump and his administration, in 93% negative fashion (77 minutes negative, six minutes positive),” the MRC report reads.

Even topics where the Trump administration demonstrated success, such as the strike on Iran’s nuclear program, received predominantly negative coverage at 82% unfavorable. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.

 

Trial begins for man charged in Washington State mask mandate dispute

ISLAND COUNTY, Wash. — A dispute over a mask mandate is now heading to trial in Island County.

Last fall, two Republican election observers, Tracy Abuhl and Tim Hazelo, were asked to leave the county elections office for refusing to wear a mask. Both are now facing criminal charges.

At the time, the policy was set by the county auditor after half of her staff had previously gotten sick with COVID-19.

Those who did not want to wear a mask were still allowed to observe the election process from the hallway, though Abuhl says her view was obstructed there.

“I was very peaceful, very respectful, but no, this is unconstitutional,” Abuhl said. “I'm there as a volunteer, a citizen. I was a Republican observer, and I couldn't do my job.”

Both Abuhl and Hazelo were asked to leave and hit with criminal charges, including unauthorized access to a voting center, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. Click here to read more.

 

The Mamdani Millionaires Supporting the Socialist for NYC Mayor

In early September, Kathy Wylde, one of New York’s undisputed power brokers, met with Zohran Mamdani, then one of the longest of long-shot candidates in the New York City mayor’s race.

In a coffee shop on the ground floor of 85 Broad St. in lower Manhattan, once Goldman Sachs’s headquarters, the democratic socialist made the case that while he would be focused on income inequality, he was also open to working with the city’s business elite.

“He said, ‘Look, I’m not in favor of government taking over your business,’” Wylde said. “He made clear that he’s not anticapitalist in that sense.”

Mamdani’s shocking win in the Democratic primary last month has polarized the business community of the U.S.’s most economically critical city. Inside investment banks and during breakfast meetings, the very mention of Mayor Eric Adams’s potential left-wing successor has set off rancor and fear among the business elite, some of whom say they are considering leaving the city altogether. Click here to read more.

 

What You Need to Know About the Judge Protecting Planned Parenthood’s Funding From One Big, Beautiful Bill

The Massachusetts federal judge who temporarily secured taxpayer dollars for Planned Parenthood after the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” defunding of the nation’s largest abortion provider has a career steeped in progressive politics and controversial rulings.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of the District of Massachusetts imposed a temporary restraining order Monday directing the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure Medicaid funding continues to be disbursed to Planned Parenthood, which sued to restore its funding.

As a lawyer, Talwani represented organized labor unions, while as a judge she made left-leaning rulings on immigration policy, as well as a case involving transgender and free speech issues.

The Daily Signal depends on the support of readers like you. Donate now

Planned Parenthood reportedly receives more than one-third of its overall funding from the U.S. government through grants, contracts, and Medicaid reimbursements. Click here to read more.

Subscribe now

Read full Article
News they don't want you to see
Tuesday July 8, 2025
 
 

Tulsi Gabbard Declassifies Biden Admin Documents, Exposes Weaponization of Intelligence Against Americans

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard’s task force, charged with carrying out President Donald Trump’s executive orders related to the intelligence community (IC), is interviewing “whistleblowers” who could expose Russian collusion hoaxers, analyzing previous election processes to investigate vulnerabilities, and more as part of the administration’s goal to maximize transparency.

The Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG), established by Gabbard in April, was launched with the mission of “rebuilding trust in the IC,” starting with “investigating weaponization, rooting out deep-seeded politicization, exposing unauthorized disclosures of classified intelligence, and declassifying information that serves a public interest.”

“The DIG is also leading assessments of IC structure, resourcing, and personnel to improve efficiency and eliminate wasteful spending,” Gabbard’s office said at the time. Click here to read more.


I use my Rapid Radios to keep my family safe. They are also great for business and family. Click here to get up to 70% off.

 

Click here to learn more about Rapid Radios and get an extra 70% off.

 

Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas

At least 27 people, including nine children, are dead in central Texas after flash floods struck suddenly on the morning of the Fourth of July holiday. After a storm in which a month’s worth of rain fell in some regions in just a few hours, officials say they rescued more than 850 people from the floods over Friday and Saturday. A number of people were still missing as of Saturday afternoon, including 27 young campers from a Christian girls’ camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.

Some local and state officials have said that insufficient forecasts from the National Weather Service caught the region off guard. That claim has been amplified by pundits across social media, who say that cuts to the NWS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, its parent organization, inevitably led to the failure in Texas.

But meteorologists who spoke to WIRED say that the NWS accurately predicted the risk of flooding in Texas and could not have foreseen the extreme severity of the storm. What’s more, they say that what the NWS did forecast this week underscores the need to sustain funding to the crucial agency. Click here to read more.

 

Illinois nurse shortage fix is blocked by unions

Special interests again succeeded in keeping Illinois one of the few states that has not joined the Nurse Licensure Compact – a proven solution to health care staffing challenges and greater freedom for nurses wanting to practice in Illinois.

Nurses need just one license to practice in any state that is a member of the compact. Illinois requires nurses to take a test in the state and obtain a license that only allows them to practice in Illinois – leaving patients with fewer options and longer waits, plus leaving nurses with fewer career options and heavier workloads.

House Bill 1706, sponsored by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, a certified nurse assistant, would have added Illinois to the Nurse Licensure Compact. It failed to make it out of committee for a full House vote this past legislative session, facing opposition from Illinois nursing unions that see the compact as a threat to their power.

Joining the compact would help solve Illinois’ ongoing nurse shortage. The state has faced this problem for over a decade, in part because of high attrition rates in pre-nursing academic programs. The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group stated the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the situation, as nurses’ increased workload led to burnout, mental health strains and higher resignation rates. Click here to read more.

 

Texas Pediatrician Fired After Saying ‘MAGA’ Flood Victims Got ‘What They Voted For’

The Texas pediatrician who mocked Trump voters after violent Texas floods, posting that victims deserve to “get what they voted for,” no longer works for her pediatric group.

Over the weekend, Dr. Christina B. Propst , who had been employed by Blue Fish Pediatrics, posted on Facebook in a now-deleted message that she wished for the safety only of people who didn’t vote for MAGA.

“May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry,” she posted under Facebook user name, Chris Tina. “Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for. Bless their hearts.”

At least 80 people, including 28 children, have been declared dead from the raging flood that struck Central Texas on July 4. 10 girls from the all-girls Camp Mystic are still missing. “Two sisters, 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke Harber, were killed in the Texas Hill Country floods and found with rosaries and their ‘hands locked together,’ their family said.” Newsweek reported. Click here to read more.

 

Doctor saves Little League umpire’s life after he collapses during game

LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) - A doctor in the stands at a Little League baseball game helped resuscitate an umpire after he collapsed from a heart attack.

Little League umpire Jeff Hiserodt is still in a lot of pain as he stands on the baseball field in the Ladera Heights neighborhood where his heart stopped beating.

“I feel like I got hit with a baseball bat, and I lost the fight,” Hiserodt said. “I don’t think everybody gets to revisit the spot that they die.”\

The moment the umpire collapsed near home plate during a game was caught on camera. He was having a heart attack. Within seconds, his colleagues and kids surrounded him. He had no pulse, so they yelled out to the people in the bleachers for help.

Jen Poole, a palliative care doctor at Cedars-Sinai, was sitting in the stands when she heard the pleas for help. Resuscitating strangers isn’t exactly her specialty, but she rushed in to help anyway.

“The adrenaline’s going. Your heart’s going. You’re second guessing if you’re doing the right thing, but you just know you have to help,” Poole said. Click here to read more.

Read full Article
News they don't want you to see
Tuesday July 8, 2025
 
 

Tulsi Gabbard Declassifies Biden Admin Documents, Exposes Weaponization of Intelligence Against Americans

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard’s task force, charged with carrying out President Donald Trump’s executive orders related to the intelligence community (IC), is interviewing “whistleblowers” who could expose Russian collusion hoaxers, analyzing previous election processes to investigate vulnerabilities, and more as part of the administration’s goal to maximize transparency.

The Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG), established by Gabbard in April, was launched with the mission of “rebuilding trust in the IC,” starting with “investigating weaponization, rooting out deep-seeded politicization, exposing unauthorized disclosures of classified intelligence, and declassifying information that serves a public interest.”

“The DIG is also leading assessments of IC structure, resourcing, and personnel to improve efficiency and eliminate wasteful spending,” Gabbard’s office said at the time. Click here to read more.


I use my Rapid Radios to keep my family safe. They are also great for business and family. Click here to get up to 70% off.

 

Click here to learn more about Rapid Radios and get an extra 70% off.

 

Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas

At least 27 people, including nine children, are dead in central Texas after flash floods struck suddenly on the morning of the Fourth of July holiday. After a storm in which a month’s worth of rain fell in some regions in just a few hours, officials say they rescued more than 850 people from the floods over Friday and Saturday. A number of people were still missing as of Saturday afternoon, including 27 young campers from a Christian girls’ camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.

Some local and state officials have said that insufficient forecasts from the National Weather Service caught the region off guard. That claim has been amplified by pundits across social media, who say that cuts to the NWS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, its parent organization, inevitably led to the failure in Texas.

But meteorologists who spoke to WIRED say that the NWS accurately predicted the risk of flooding in Texas and could not have foreseen the extreme severity of the storm. What’s more, they say that what the NWS did forecast this week underscores the need to sustain funding to the crucial agency. Click here to read more.

 

Illinois nurse shortage fix is blocked by unions

Special interests again succeeded in keeping Illinois one of the few states that has not joined the Nurse Licensure Compact – a proven solution to health care staffing challenges and greater freedom for nurses wanting to practice in Illinois.

Nurses need just one license to practice in any state that is a member of the compact. Illinois requires nurses to take a test in the state and obtain a license that only allows them to practice in Illinois – leaving patients with fewer options and longer waits, plus leaving nurses with fewer career options and heavier workloads.

House Bill 1706, sponsored by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, a certified nurse assistant, would have added Illinois to the Nurse Licensure Compact. It failed to make it out of committee for a full House vote this past legislative session, facing opposition from Illinois nursing unions that see the compact as a threat to their power.

Joining the compact would help solve Illinois’ ongoing nurse shortage. The state has faced this problem for over a decade, in part because of high attrition rates in pre-nursing academic programs. The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group stated the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the situation, as nurses’ increased workload led to burnout, mental health strains and higher resignation rates. Click here to read more.

 

Texas Pediatrician Fired After Saying ‘MAGA’ Flood Victims Got ‘What They Voted For’

The Texas pediatrician who mocked Trump voters after violent Texas floods, posting that victims deserve to “get what they voted for,” no longer works for her pediatric group.

Over the weekend, Dr. Christina B. Propst , who had been employed by Blue Fish Pediatrics, posted on Facebook in a now-deleted message that she wished for the safety only of people who didn’t vote for MAGA.

“May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry,” she posted under Facebook user name, Chris Tina. “Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for. Bless their hearts.”

At least 80 people, including 28 children, have been declared dead from the raging flood that struck Central Texas on July 4. 10 girls from the all-girls Camp Mystic are still missing. “Two sisters, 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke Harber, were killed in the Texas Hill Country floods and found with rosaries and their ‘hands locked together,’ their family said.” Newsweek reported. Click here to read more.

 

Doctor saves Little League umpire’s life after he collapses during game

LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) - A doctor in the stands at a Little League baseball game helped resuscitate an umpire after he collapsed from a heart attack.

Little League umpire Jeff Hiserodt is still in a lot of pain as he stands on the baseball field in the Ladera Heights neighborhood where his heart stopped beating.

“I feel like I got hit with a baseball bat, and I lost the fight,” Hiserodt said. “I don’t think everybody gets to revisit the spot that they die.”\

The moment the umpire collapsed near home plate during a game was caught on camera. He was having a heart attack. Within seconds, his colleagues and kids surrounded him. He had no pulse, so they yelled out to the people in the bleachers for help.

Jen Poole, a palliative care doctor at Cedars-Sinai, was sitting in the stands when she heard the pleas for help. Resuscitating strangers isn’t exactly her specialty, but she rushed in to help anyway.

“The adrenaline’s going. Your heart’s going. You’re second guessing if you’re doing the right thing, but you just know you have to help,” Poole said. Click here to read more.

Read full Article
See More
Available on mobile and TV devices
google store google store app store app store
google store google store app tv store app tv store amazon store amazon store roku store roku store
Powered by Locals