Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages its scarce water resources. He falsely claimed that California’s fish conservation efforts in the northern part of the state are responsible for fire hydrants running dry in urban areas.
Trump threatens to withhold aid for California wildfires in first TV interview since inauguration
President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal aid from California as it works to recover from devastating wildfires, recycling several baseless claims and attacks against California’s Democratic leaders during his first sit-down interview since his inauguration.
Stakes are high for Newsom and California when Trump visits L.A. wildfires
President Trump's expected visit to Los Angeles to survey wildfire damage should clarify whether he and Gov. Gavin Newsom can overcome an ugly 2024 election cycle.
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the state's approach on its management of water. In a Fox News interview,
Column: The Republican Party is betraying a devastated Los Angeles
Trump and his allies are threatening to withhold aid for a fire-ravaged city while fueling the climate crisis. It's ...
California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers. Both Democrats and Republicans ...
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Trump to Visit Los Angeles Amid Ongoing, Devastating Wildfires
President Trump is expected to visit the areas ravaged by the ongoing wildfires plaguing Los Angeles. Food & Water Watch California Director Nicole Ghio released the following statement:  “It is ...
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As Los Angeles Fires Rage, a One-Party City and State Seek To Dodge Responsibility, Blaming ‘Climate Change’
Democrats hold super-majorities in the California State Assembly and the Senate. Democrats can, and do, pass legislation ...
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Hughes fire live updates: New blaze ‘spreading rapidly’ in Laguna as more than 10,000 acres burn near Los Angeles
Los Angeles fire officials are warning local residents that the threat of devastating and destructive wildfires is not over this week, as tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their ...
Los Angeles Fires: Republican Expects 'Strings Attached' to Aid Funding
Senator John Barrasso said he expects any aid funding that is approved for Californians amid wildfires will have "strings ...
California lawmakers approve billions in disaster relief for Los Angeles
California lawmakers in the State Senate and Assembly unanimously passed legislation that provides $3 billion total to help the Los Angeles area begin the cleanup and recovery process from the ...
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What Trump can (and can’t) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid
It will be hard for President Trump to revoke FEMA funding — but a GOP-led Congress could slow down recovery in Los Angeles.
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Trump sticking with fire-ravaged Los Angeles for Olympics despite calls from GOP to move it to a red-state
Yes, Jordan responded. open image in gallery Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan says Los Angeles should lose the Olympics after what he considers a mishandling of ongoing wildfires (Newsmax ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces complex politics, GOP criticism over L.A. fires
The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state ...