Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit

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 - 1h

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 - 1h

President Trump set to visit Los Angeles area to tour Palisades Fire zone

President Trump is expected to visit the Los Angeles area Friday following the devastating wildfires that caused extensive damage and left at least 28 dead.

CBS News - 7h

Trump to visit LA wildfire zones after threats 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 - 8h

As Los Angeles burns, Trump and California governor lock horns over aid

President – and Republicans – have tied funds to policy agendas as Gavin Newsom fights for more recovery funds. Days into his new administration, Donald Trump is locked in a wrestling match with a ...

The Guardian - 9h

Trump visiting disaster areas in Asheville and Los Angeles

President Trump on Friday will survey the damage from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, before traveling to California to tour areas scorched by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. CBS ...

CBS News - 11h

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 - 1d

Crews around Los Angeles battling new wildfires, Trump threatening to withhold aid

Authorities in California are dealing with new wildfires, including the Hughes Fire that has put more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders and warnings in northern Los Angeles. CBS News ...

CBS News - 1d

Former Vice President Harris visits Los Angeles amid wildfires

Former Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Los Angeles on Monday after President Trump's inauguration, surveying the damage caused by the ongoing wildfires and meeting with first responders. ...

CBS News - 3d

Newsom says he looks forward to Trump's visit to Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he looks forward to President Trump visiting Los Angeles and stands “ready to work” with his administration on issues on which their values align. “As our ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week

President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit Southern California communities ravaged by the deadly fires.

CBS News - 6d

Trump floats adding Los Angeles aid to reconciliation bill

President-elect Trump floated the idea Thursday of including federal aid to Los Angeles in the wake of deadly fires as part of a massive reconciliation package, suggesting that doing so would win ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

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

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

Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’

Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Vance dismisses concerns about withholding wildfire aid: 'Trump cares about all Americans'

Vice President-elect JD Vance dismissed concerns that President-elect Trump might try to withhold federal aid from California as it seeks to recover and rebuild after the wildfires. In an interview ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires

Plus, how genetics factor into longevity.

The New York Times - 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

'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

ABC News - Jan. 10

Wellema Hat Company Destroyed by Los Angeles Wildfires

The Wellema Hat Company was one of many local Los Angeles businesses destroyed by this week’s fires. Now its founders are figuring out how to — or even if they can — start over.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Several schools destroyed in Los Angeles-area wildfires

The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Los Angeles wildfires: Cardinals provide jets for Rams players, staff, families and pets ahead of relocated wild-card game

The Rams are getting some help from a division rival.

Yahoo Sports - 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

Los Angeles officials give update on wildfires

Authorities in Los Angeles gave an update Friday on the wildfires that continue to burn around the city. Following their update, CBS News correspondent Elise Preston had a report from the Santa ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Los Angeles pets evacuated into shelters amid wildfires

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control released a list of animal shelters for owners interested in evacuating animals to their facilities.

CBS News - Jan. 9

How the Red Cross is aiding Los Angeles area residents as fires burn

Sean Inoue, the executive director of the American Red Cross Western Los Angeles Chapter, joins CBS News with more on the resources available for thousands of California residents forced to ...

CBS 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

Los Angeles wildfire survivor describes harrowing escape

Flames from the Palisades Fire surrounded the car Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, were in as they tried to escape.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Death toll rises to 5 in Los Angeles; flames threaten Hollywood Hills

The death toll in the devastating California wildfires has risen to five, as the flames continue to engulf the Los Angeles area and threaten the Hollywood Hills. Officials had previously confirmed ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump says Newsom should resign as Los Angeles wildfires rage

President-elect Trump has cast blame on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region, most recently calling for him to resign. “One of the best and most ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded

Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks

The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

The Memo: Trump sparks political fight as Los Angeles wildfires rage

President-elect Trump has sparked a political battle over the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles even as those fires are still far from contained. Any suggestion that the disaster — which has already ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry

Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning

Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires

Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles wildfires rage uncontrolled and Trump's Greenland ambitions: Morning Rundown

“Unprecedented’’ wildfires are spreading in the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds

Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit

Topics