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.
California rushes billions in aid for LA fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’
California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid
California lawmakers unanimously passed more than $2.5 billion in state funding on Thursday “as step one” toward recovery from the fires that have devastated Los Angeles for weeks. “We’re all on the ...
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 ...