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Trump plans visit to LA wildfire zones, pushes to withhold aid
President Donald Trump is scheduled to tour the damage by the devastating LA wildfires as he threatens to withhold funding over his feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom.ABC News - 2h -
Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question
While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized California’s Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.The New York Times - 3h -
California AG: It would be 'great mistake' to put conditions on wildfire aid
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) said in an interview that it would be a “great mistake” to put conditions on federal disaster aid for victims of the ravaging wildfires. “I respectfully ...The Hill - 9h -
New wildfires erupt in Southern California
Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of ...CBS News - 12h -
A look at latest wildfire conditions in Los Angeles area as Hughes Fire grows
Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in southern California as strong winds fuel new wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Hughes Fire has scorched more than 10,000 acres as of Thursday ...CBS News - 12h -
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.CBS News - 18h -
Jeffries says attaching debt limit to wildfire aid is ‘nonstarter’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday rejected the idea of combining California wildfire aid with a debt ceiling hike, saying Democrats would oppose such a package if ...The Hill - 18h -
Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres as Dangerous Conditions Persist in Southern California
The blaze temporarily closed parts of Interstate 5 and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 50,000 people. Red flag fire warnings were in effect for the region.The New York Times - 22h -
Trump doubles down on threat to withhold California wildfire aid
President Trump doubled down on his threats to withhold aid from California, where wildfires are raging, without a change in the management of water from leaders in the Golden State. Trump told Fox ...The Hill - 23h -
RFK Jr. would put our kids’ safety at risk
Senators should not be fooled by Kennedy’s posturing and should demand straight answers from him, because our children’s health depends on it.The Hill - 23h -
Attaching conditions to wildfire aid ‘is a dangerous precedent’: California Congressman
Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW with his reaction to Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) call to condition disaster aid to California.NBC News - 1d -
Windy conditions spark new brush fires in Southern California
NBC News' Dana Griffin reports on the Hughes Fire and the red flag warnings that have been extended in Southern California.NBC News - 1d -
Hakeem Jeffries says disaster aid for California wildfires should not have strings attached
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) says that disaster relief for California should not have strings attached as Republican Speaker Mike ...NBC News - 4d -
Speaker Johnson ‘won’t commit’ to disaster relief for California without conditions
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he cannot commit to disaster relief for California’s wildfires without strings attached, citing “foolish policy ...NBC News - 4d -
The Lions and Commanders put on a slugfest for the ages. Here are the wildest highlights.
In one of the wildest playoff games in years, the Washington Commanders outlasted the Detroit Lions to move onto the NFC Championship.NBC News - 5d -
How Wildfires Came for Southern California
Many Californians thought wildfires couldn’t reach deep into their cities. But the Los Angeles fires showed how older homes became fuel that fed the fires.The New York Times - 6d -
Bethenny Frankel mobilizes "BStrong" to aid California wildfire victims
As some fire victims return home, Bethenny Frankel's "BStrong" initiative provides critical supplies and raises millions for relief efforts. The organization, founded in 2017, partners with the ...CBS News - 6d -
California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes
National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next week. The extreme winds behind the disastrous fires in Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Largest California wildfires still less than 50% contained, but conditions improving
The National Weather Service says "things are starting to look better" for firefighters around Los Angeles with winds dying down and some of the red flag warnings in the area being allowed to ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Newsom concerned Trump will try to withhold California aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) raised concerns about the possibility of President-elect Trump withholding federal disaster aid to the state amid the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
House Republicans and Trump discuss tying California wildfire aid to debt ceiling
The current California fires could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.Politico - Jan. 13 -
Barrasso predicts 'strings attached to money' for California fire aid
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) predicted Sunday “that there will be strings attached to money that is ultimately approved” for Los Angeles-area fire aid. “Do you expect, though, that ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
These are the conditions fueling the Los Angeles wildfires: What to know
Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter and low humidity are some of the conditions that have been fueling the Los Angeles-area wildfires for the past week, destroying numerous structures, causing ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Jennifer Garner using 'celebrity privilege' to aid Californians affected by wildfires
NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke with Jennifer Garner, who is taking action to support California residents affected by wildfires. Garner shared that she is using her "celebrity privilege" to collaborate ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims
There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
See how large the California wildfires are
See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Latest news on California wildfires as looters arrested, FEMA promises aid
The wildfires in California have forced at least 179,000 people to evacuate as at least three of the five fires continue to roar. FEMA officials are prepared to provide federal aid to those ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
How historic weather conditions fueled the Los Angeles area wildfires
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area that were quickly fueled by intense Santa Ana winds are persisting. CBS News' Elise Preston has more from Malibu, and CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfires in Southern California
Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Why a return to Obama-era policy on Cuba would be a big mistake
Advocates for returning to the Obama Cuba policy would have the United States join in the complicity of the European Union and Canada in subsidizing with tax dollars a 65-year-old dictatorshipThe Hill - Jan. 8 -
Al Roker warns of 'explosively dangerous conditions' as California wildfires spread
NBC News' Al Roker takes a look at the latest forecast for California as wildfires spread in what could be "explosively dangerous conditions" in the coming hours.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on the latest wildfire conditions
L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath provides an update on the Palisades fire and other wildfires wreaking havoc across the region.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake
A drawn-out battle over the Speaker’s gavel would be the worst way to begin the 2025 legislative session.The Hill - Jan. 1