President Donald Trump visited Southern California on Friday to tour the damage done by the ongoing wildfires in the state, where he held a press conference with local officials. Earlier in the day, Trump reiterated that he wants federal disaster relief to be conditional, but this time he made two specific demands.
All the talk about attaching conditions to California’s federal disaster aid have placed the state’s Republican members of Congress in a quandary.
Trump's talk of attaching conditions to California’s federal disaster aid has put state Republican members of Congress in a quandary.
Southern California lawmakers on both sides of the aisle largely agree: No conditions on wildfire aid.
President Donald Trump's Republican allies say he is better positioned than ever to enact his agenda, compared to entering office as a D.C. newcomer in 2016.
The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans call for conditions to be placed on the assistance, an idea
The unusual debate puts California’s Republican lawmakers in a potentially perilous position, stuck between suffering constituents and the president-elect’s desires. And it presents another test of congressional GOP loyalty to Trump.
It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding. But a GOP-led Congress could slow down the region’s recovery.
The Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act calls for changes to how FEMA prepares for disasters, by increasing funding and giving priority to applicants in hardest-hit communities. It would also require a central database to consolidate information collected from all levels of government during disaster responses.
GOP Congressman Darrell Issa is introducing federal legislation meant to clear up the red tape facing firefighters in California in the wake of the deadly southern CA fires.
Do they fight for unconditional fight for wildfire victims in their home state? Or fall in line behind President Trump?
President Donald Trump plans to appear Monday at a retreat of House Republicans at his Doral golf resort in Miami. During the three-day strategy session, Republicans are trying to prioritize Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda.