California wildfire aid will come with ‘strings,’ says Trump envoy Grenell
The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly ...
Crashes and Disasters
The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires.
Ex-presidents’ silence on Trump dismays some Democrats
Former Presidents Clinton, Obama, Biden and George W. Bush have barely uttered a word about President Trump’s actions a month ...
Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test
Gov. Gavin Newsom's unwavering focus on the Los Angeles fires suggests a politician aware of how the response could define ...
Congress considers tax relief for wildfire victims. Here’s what the proposals would do
Much of the proposed tax breaks involve taking steps to prevent damage from future fires, floods and other catastrophic ...
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in talks to advise powerful California water agency
Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is in talks to advise the Westlands Water District, the largest agricultural water ...
Cutting Red Tape
Dallas Mavericks: Police arrested assistant coach Darrell Armstrong on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. N ...