Republican Senator Refuses to Help California with Wildfires

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Republicans for ‘Politicizing’ California Wildfires
The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.
Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention?
As wildfires caused at least two dozen deaths and billions of dollars in damages, some social media users accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of slashing money to prevent fires. Many posts including by Fox News stated Newsom cut about $100 million in fire prevention from the state’s budget months before the Los Angeles fires.
Republican Senator Refuses to Help California with Wildfires: 'They Don't Deserve Anything To Be Honest'
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has voiced his refusal to assist California as multiple wildfires continue to burn in the Golden State.
Newsom blasts Republicans for politicizing wildfire aid to CA: ‘I have a different definition of leadership’
Following threats from House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans to condition wildfire aid to California, California Governor Gavin Newsom blasted Republicans for politicizing this tragedy.
Republicans suggest conditions on California wildfire aid
House Speaker Johnson says there is talk of placing conditions on aid for California’s wildfire victims. Some Republicans hope that will encourage California to make changes to how they prepare for wildfires.
Lawmakers disagree about federal support for California wildfires
Leaders in Washington continue to deal with the federal response to the wildfires, as well as continuing talks about how much cost the federal government should bear. Some in Congress are questioning the president’s commitment to cover 100% of the cost for the time being,
L.A. Wildfires: Trump says California should have ‘maintained their forests’
President-elect Donald 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,
Los Angeles wildfires: California Gov. Newsom slammed for 'sideshow' as he defends state's response
A California lawmaker is urging leaders to learn from their mistakes from previous California wildfires and unite to come up ...
Newsom committed California to making its own insulin. It’s at least a year behind his schedule
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to produce a cheap, generic insulin for the 3.2 million Californians with diabetes is ...
Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections until early March
In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large ...
Newsom suspends CA environmental law to eliminate 'roadblocks' for wildfire victims rebuilding homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted California's environmental review process for building laws for victims who lost their homes during ...
‘One of the most costly disasters in history’: Newsom on rebuilding California after LA wildfires
In a preview of the full conversation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Jen Psaki which will air SUNDAY at 12pm ET ...
Newsom signs executive order to speed up temporary housing creation for Los Angeles fire victims
An executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will expedite the process of assisting Los Angeles fire victims with temporary housing, his office says. According to the ...
Michael Rapaport goes ballistic on Gavin Newsom over LA Fires: ‘Trump-proofing California? Try fire-proofing'
Actor Michael Rapaport attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week for focusing on "Trump-proofing" the state when he ...
Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total ...
California Issues Order to Ease Housing Crisis Set Off by Fires
An executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom cleared the way for more temporary housing and prohibited price gouging at rental ...