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 its scarce water resources. He falsely claimed that California’s fish conservation efforts in the northern part of the state are responsible for fire hydrants running dry in urban areas.
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ office hit with scandals over hush money, bribes and accusations of ‘legalized corruption’
Corruption is ingrained in Los Angeles,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit public interest group.
‘There’s just a pile-on’: How Karen Bass lost control of the wildfire narrative
The Los Angeles mayor, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom, has become the main target of outrage about the Los Angeles wildfires.
Opinion: How governable is Los Angeles?
The city of L.A. should take some lessons from the southeastern suburbs in the county. Paramount, South Gate and others govern within themselves; they are laser focused on the here and now.
O'Leary on wildfire aid: 'Not a dime' for Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass until they're removed from office
Mr. Wonderful isn’t holding back his scrutiny of California’s governor and L.A. mayor amid discussion on tying wildfire aid to the debt limit.
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Mayor Karen Bass Partied While Her City Burned
On Tuesday, CBS News’s Jonathan Vigliotti asked Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, “Looking back ... At minimum, those GOP senators will want assurances that the shift to drone-focused aerial ...
Jon Stewart Rips L.A. Wildfires Response Critics: “What the F*** Is Wrong With You?”
Show' host unloaded on conservatives seeking to take advantage of the wildfire disaster, while adding about L.A. Mayor Karen Bass: "I'm not saying she's Churchill."
Republicans blame DEI for the LA fires. This fire captain disagrees.
Lauren Andrade, president of Equity on Fire, predicts efforts to diversify fire departments will face an uphill climb in this political climate.
"Nero of American politics": Maher blames California politicians for LA fires
“ [LA Mayor] Karen Bass, the Nero of American politics, was fiddling in Ghana while the city burned,” Maher said, dismissing Bass’ passing the blame to 14-year-lows in rainfalls and high winds as a weak excuse.
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‘Not a dime’ for Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass until they’re removed from office: Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary doubled down on his calls for top California politicians Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass to resign from office ... but The Hill has reported that some GOP lawmakers such as Sen.
Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass Face Recall Threat. One May Struggle to Survive
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.
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.