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Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire response
Trump has signed an executive order seeking to circumvent federal and state laws dealing with California's water system in an effort to provide the southern part of the state with necessary water ...NBC News - 2h -
How could Trump target FEMA amid wildfire damage in L.A. area?
President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump speaks after touring wildfire damage in Los Angeles
President Trump spoke at a briefing in Los Angeles on Friday after touring wildfire damage. He pledged to surge federal resources to the Golden State to help with its recovery efforts.CBS News - 2d -
Newsom welcomes Trump to Los Angeles to survey wildfire damage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom greeted President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in Los Angeles on Friday for their tour of areas impacted by wildfires. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in N.C.
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of overhauling or eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, while visiting North Carolina to view the aftermath of damage from ...NBC News - 2d -
President Trump to tour part of L.A. area hit by wildfires
As firefighters continue to battle the L.A. area wildfires, including the Hughes Fire that has scorched more than 10,000 acres, President Trump is set to tour parts of the impacted area.CBS News - 3d -
New wildfire, driven by high winds, forces evacuations in L.A. area
There are more evacuation warnings amid the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. More than 30,000 people have been told to flee the community of Castaic due to the fast-moving fire, which has ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump to visit California to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, ...CBS News - 4d -
How Trump’s Federal DEI Ban Could Target Private Companies Next
The executive order prohibiting DEI by federal agencies—and firing employees who’d worked on those policies—will add clout to the independent conservative groups forcing private businesses to ...Inc. - 4d -
L.A. area braces for more high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.CBS News - 6d -
Angelenos Struggle to Find Housing Amid L.A. Wildfires
Over 10,000 structures Pacific Palisades and Altadena are destroyed by the wildfires.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle weighs in on L.A. wildfires, Palestine and Trump
The first episode of 2025 was heavy on references to Los Angeles, with the fires leading Chappelle's monologue and the first skit centered on an evacuation.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 19 -
How the L.A. wildfires are impacting NASA research
Cooler temperatures are helping firefighters make progress against the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County. The blazes have killed dozens and shuttered schools, workplaces and more. It's also ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars
Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
How Watch Duty became an essential app during the L.A. wildfires
The Watch Duty app's fire fact-checkers brought reliable information to Los Angeles residents during a week of chaos.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
L.A. area winds weaken as wildfires burn
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive
With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
As Los Angeles-area wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Drinking water could be contaminated in L.A. County areas affected by wildfires, experts say
Los Angeles-area residents who already face warnings about their tap water could be without it for some time, experts told NBC News, owing to concerns about the damage done to local infrastructure ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
'That room can go to evacuees': How the Rams moved their playoff game to Arizona amid L.A. wildfires
For the Rams, the game's location, SoFi Stadium or not, quickly became secondary to what is happening in their home city.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Trump's team is discussing a trip to survey the L.A. wildfire devastation
President-elect Donald Trump's team is engaged in conversations about his visiting Los Angeles to view the wildfire damage, two sources familiar with the discussions said.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Aerial footage reveals extensive damage as Los Angeles area wildfires rage on
CBS News' Maurice Dubois gets a firsthand aerial look at how once-sprawling California communities have been destroyed by the wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires
A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.ABC News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she believes Los Angeles officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, but "they have never seen ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator: L.A. officials were "prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator warns winds could make wildfires 'dangerous and strong again’
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday warned that winds could worsen the wildfires in the coming days, as she urged residents to heed public advisories to stay far away from their homes. ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Trump has not responded to invitation to survey L.A. wildfire damage, Gov. Newsom says
During an exclusive interview with NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he wants President-elect Donald Trump to "take a look for himself" at the damage ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Gov. Newsom says L.A. wildfires could be worst natural disaster in U.S. history: Full interview
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) exclusively speaks with NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff as wind-fed wildfires sweep through the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Death toll rises from L.A. area wildfires, officials confirm
The death toll from the Los Angeles area wildfires rose to 16 on Saturday evening, the Los Angeles County coroner's office announced. CBS News Los Angeles' Mark Liu and Laurie Perez report.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Los Angeles area evacuees share their stories amid devastating wildfires
The Los Angeles area wildfires have prompted over 100,000 mandatory evacuations since they began on Tuesday. Palisades Fire evacuees tell CBS News New York reporter Mahsa Saeidi about their ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires
Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump
The wildfire may be the costliest disaster in California history.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Trump makes misguided accusations about California water management amid wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has used the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to revisit a policy disagreement with California Gov.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Newsom invites Trump to California amid wildfires response feud
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) invited President-elect Trump to California on Friday amid a war of words between the two leaders over the Los Angeles area wildfires. “In this spirit of this ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
How to deal with "survivor's guilt" amid wildfires, according to an expert
The wildfires in California are leaving many of those unaffected feeling a sense of "survivor's guilt." A psychiatrist shares advice.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Questions mount over budget cuts made ahead of L.A.-area wildfires
Los Angeles city leaders are facing mounting questions over whether the city was prepared as the wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, broke out. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also facing criticism ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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 Roar Through L.A., and Trump Floats U.S. Expansion
Plus, the end of Facebook fact-checking.The New York Times - Jan. 8