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California officials deny Trump’s claim that US military ‘turned on the water’ in state
State water officials say military ‘did not enter California’ and ‘federal government restarted federal water pumps’. California water officials said this week there’s no truth to Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
California denounces Donald Trump claim military helped turn on water amid fires
California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) is pushing back on President Trump’s recent claim that the U.S. military entered the state and "turned on the water" in the wake of devastating ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump orders agencies to override California policies that 'unduly burden' water deliveries
President Trump directed U.S. government agencies to override California's water policies as needed — slamming the state's handling of the Los Angeles region's wildfires in an executive order this ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump Seeks to Assert More Control Over California’s Water
The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump tells US government to override California water policies if necessary
Executive order comes two days after visit to LA, which has been devastated by wildfires that burned over 35,000 acres. Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order directing the federal ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 5d -
Hundreds of animals rescued by Southern California shelter amid wildfires
As crews battle ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Pasadena Humane has taken in roughly 800 displaced animals. Public relations and communications manager at Pasadena Humane Kevin McManus ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid for California
Firefighters are still working to contain blazes that have erupted in Southern California. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, and Maeve Reston, national political reporter ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump cites voter ID, water flow as conditions for LA wildfire aid
President Trump on Friday said he wanted to see two actions taken in California before he offered federal support for Los Angeles as it grapples with wildfires. "I want to see two things in Los ...The Hill - 5d -
In California Fires, Trump Blames Newsom for Withholding Water. Experts Disagree.
President Trump has blamed a lack of water during the Los Angeles fires on California decisions that benefit a small fish. Yet experts say he’s confusing different issues.The New York Times - 6d -
‘Chaos agent’ Trump revives California water wars as experts warn of turmoil
President claims to be ‘putting people over fish’ but critics say order could derail years of carefully crafted water policy. It didn’t take long for Donald Trump to reignite the California water ...The Guardian - 6d -
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn't influence California wildfire response
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture says efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politicsABC News - 6d -
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 - Jan. 22 -
Landslides pose new threat amid California wildfires
A potential risk of landslides is posing a new threat stemming from the California wildfires, caused by all of the water used to fight the flames. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban
The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response
Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Thames Water plans to hike bosses’ pay in response to bonus caps
UK’s debt-laden utility warns it will raise salaries if bonus restrictions are enforced by regulator OfwatFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Trump claims California had the chance to 'maintain their forests' amid Los Angeles wildfires
President-elect Trump said Monday that California had the chance to “maintain their forests” amid the ongoing Los Angeles-area wildfires. “The problem is it's so dry, it was always so dry there, ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfiresABC News - Jan. 13 -
Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?
Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Gov. Gavin Newsom slams Trump's disinformation about California wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s response to the California wildfires in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” recorded Saturday, saying, “Mis- and ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom invites Trump to see wildfire site
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Willie Geist on Sunday TODAY with a preview of NBC’s Jacob Soboroff’s exclusive interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on the devastating ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley said during an interview Friday that the city failed the department amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California that have taken at ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation
Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Elected officials in California facing criticism over wildfire response
At least 10 people are dead and over 300,000 have been ordered or warned to evacuate as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California. Some residents have been quick to blame ...CBS News - 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 -
Wildfires complicate California Democrats' plans to lead Trump defiance
California was getting ready to fight President-elect Donald Trump.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Efforts to save animals underway in California amid deadly wildfires
Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden cancels Italy trip to monitor response to California wildfires
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires
President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Biden says he is deploying federal resources to California amid wildfires
President Biden received a fire briefing in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday before returning to Washington, D.C. He said he is deploying federal resources to the region. CBS News chief White ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Trump blames Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for deadly wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden and California Gov.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump blames Newsom for deadly California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires that are spreading in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
DeSantis, longtime Newsom rival, offers help to California amid wildfires
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) offered assistance to California on Wednesday as the state grapples with severe wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. “Our prayers are with everyone affected by ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump blames Newsom for California's raging wildfires
President-elect Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the massive wildfires that are blazing through the Los Angeles area, arguing he should have signed a declaration to pump more water ...The Hill - Jan. 8