Why Trump’s conditions on LA fire aid put California Republicans in a tough spot
All the talk about attaching conditions to California’s federal disaster aid have placed the state’s Republican members of Congress in a quandary.
Schiff calls Mike Johnson ‘shameless’ for withholding aid to California
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) shamed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for teasing the idea of only providing aid to California with conditions, while “Americans are hurting right now.” As of ...
Speaker Mike Johnson invites Trump to deliver address to Congress
Joint sessions or meetings of Congress are often reserved for the president or other heads of state to deliver remarks about ...
Trump has threatened to withhold disaster aid for the L.A. fires. But could he actually do it?
It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding. But a GOP-led Congress could slow down the region’s recovery. During the heat of the presidential campaign in September, then-candidate Donald ...
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Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
Oak Park community celebrates life of Georgia West, known as ‘Mother Rose’
The mother of former Mayor Kevin Johnson owned Underground Books and was known for her graciousness and openness.
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages ...
Mike Johnson Considers Setting a New Requirement for Disaster Aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson is planning to use the wildfires in California as an opportunity to impose Donald Trump’s agenda.