Congress appropriated some FEMA money to house and aid migrants. Trump officials want it used to detain them

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CNN  —  Homeland Security officials are discussing using FEMA funds, intended to provide housing and other aid to migrants, for immigration enforcement, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. The so-called Shelter and Services Program was the target of Republican attacks during the 2024 presidential campaign and drew the ire of Elon Musk earlier this year, ultimately resulting in the firings of four employees . This week, FEMA notified recipients that it was terminating