A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can continue efforts to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York City as the Department of Homeland Security said it is “recouping” a $59 million payment.

FEMA payments to New York City for migrant assistance came under scrutiny this week as Elon Musk claimed his Department of Government Efficiency had uncovered $59 million in illegal payments to house migrants in luxury hotels when it was meant for American disaster relief.

City officials criticize the revocation of federal funds as “highway robbery.”

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it fired four Federal Emergency Management Agency officials over payments provided to New York City to house migrants, arguing without evidence that the officials circumvented leadership.

A judge won't prevent the federal government from attempting to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York

The Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has yanked back more than $80 million from New York City, officials said Wednesday, escalating a dispute between the Trump administration and the nation's largest city over money meant to cover hotel costs for migrants.

New York City Councilmember Vickie Paladino joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her reaction to federal funding going to migrants despite the president's executive order and her reaction to the DOJ dropping charges against Mayor Eric Adams.