Trump tours fire-ravaged Los Angeles after chiding California and FEMA

Trump during his Los Angeles visit says "You don't need FEMA"

As President Trump visited Los Angeles and met victims who lost their homes in the area's historic wildfires, he suggested that the future of FEMA is uncertain. The damage caused by the Palisades ...

CBS News - 9h

Trump tours devastation left from wildfires in Southern California

President Trump visited Southern California on Friday to view the damage left from the devastating wildfires. His visit comes after he recently traveled to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina where he ...

NBC News - 20h

Trump meets with California officials in Los Angeles fire zone

President Trump visited Southern California and met with officials whose communities were heavily impacted by the wildfires. Trump spoke to Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and Los Angeles Mayor Karen ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump recommends ending FEMA ahead of California fire site visit

President Donald Trump will visit California to see the damage caused by wildfires around Los Angeles. FEMA has been involved in response efforts there.

CNBC - 1d

California Democrat signal openness to FEMA overhaul under Trump

Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) signaled he's to open to overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President Trump as the agency has faced increased criticism over its recent ...

The Hill - 17h

Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA

President Donald Trump toured disaster zones in North Carolina and California in his first official trip since retaking the White House. During the visits, Trump said he was considering dismantling ...

CBS News - 19h

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 - 1d

Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California

The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

PGA Tour moves Genesis Invitational to Torrey Pines in San Diego after Los Angeles-area fires

Riviera Country Club sits right in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, which was devastated by a fire earlier this month.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Rebuild in Los Angeles after wildfires could impact runup to Olympic Games

Los Angeles is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in 2027.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Trump's first trip as president will be to Los Angeles: Sources

The first official trip of Trump's second administration will be to visit areas devastated by fires in California.

The Hill - Jan. 18

More Than a Week After the Fires, Los Angeles Evacuees Remain in Limbo

Many neighborhoods are still off-limits to residents. Evacuees say they are increasingly frustrated and at a loss over what to do next.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

PGA Tour announces Genesis Invitational will be played at alternate location due to Los Angeles wildfires

Next month's Genesis Invitational was scheduled to be played at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades, but due to the recent wildfires, the PGA announced on Thursday it will be moved.

Yahoo Sports - 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

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

California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24

At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

ABC News - Jan. 13

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

Los Angeles residents return to ashes and ruins after devastating wildfires

The City of Angels became a city of ashes this week as residents returned from fleeing the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, searching for any trace of the homes they cherished.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Aerial video shows before and after views of Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

The scope of damage caused by the Palisades Fire is even more apparent when seen from above.

The Hill - Jan. 10

Biden gives update on Los Angeles fires raging in Southern California | Special Report

President Biden delivered remarks about the federal response to the Los Angeles wildfires on Thursday. He said he will send additional federal resources to battle wildfires ravaging Southern ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

FEMA assistance available for those affected by Los Angeles fires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency released an assistance guide for those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

ABC News - Jan. 9

What California residents found after fires ravaged their homes in Los Angeles County

Residents are slowly getting access to their communities in the Los Angeles area after several fires burned down hundreds of homes and businesses. One man is trying to locate any of his daughter's ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Before-and-after photos show scale of devastation in Los Angeles

Wildfires have destroyed homes, businesses and more in the Los Angeles area. See the before-and-after images.

CBS News - Jan. 9

The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test

The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.

Wired - Jan. 9

California officials provide updates on 5 fires in Los Angeles area

Los Angeles area officials provided updates on at least five fires in the state. The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills has been stopped, an official said, and the Woodley Fire has also been 100% ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

FEMA teams working with families who lost homes in deadly Los Angeles wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with families who lost their homes in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, the agency's administrator said. FEMA Administrator Deanne ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Photos show dramatic before and after scenes of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires

Before and after photos of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area have sent tens of thousands scrambling for safety and decimated neighborhoods.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Eye Opener: California wildfires causes destruction across Los Angeles county

Flames from the deadly California wildfires have consumed entire neighborhoods across Los Angeles county. Also, former President Jimmy Carter will be honored today with a state funeral. All that ...

CBS News - 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

California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be 'worst disaster in California's history'

California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s "The Hill" on Wednesday to discuss the ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

What's happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County

Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells "The Daily ...

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 County sheriff on priorities as California wildfires spread

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says the main priority for his staff is preserving life as crews continue to help with evacuations and fire mitigation. CBS News Los Angeles spoke to Luna ...

CBS News - Jan. 8