The GOP blamed the L.A. fires on California’s ‘forest management.’ But that’s not the problem
The native landscape is chaparral, not forest—and clearing out the brush could make fires even worse. When the Palisades Fire ...
Trump backs yet another former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption
It’s worth appreciating the Republican president’s seemingly limitless support for members of Congress who’ve been convicted ...
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces complex politics, GOP criticism over L.A. fires
The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state ...
CA’s fire relief aid: What will GOP do?
Trump has threatened to withhold federal aid to California unless it makes policy changes. How will the state's House GOP ...
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GOP ponders how to raise the debt ceiling despite dozens of members who've always held out
A dozen GOP senators and 49 House Republicans — more than 20% of each conference — have never previously voted for a law raising the debt ceiling, according to an analysis of roll call votes ...
Scalise says GOP leadership, Trump agree to move on 1 reconciliation bill
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Tuesday said Republican leaders agreed to move President Trump’s legislative ...
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What Trump can (and can’t) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid
It will be hard for President Trump to revoke FEMA funding — but a GOP-led Congress could slow down recovery in Los Angeles.
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Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Republicans are ... even a few breakaway votes from either party could alter the outcome. That leaves GOP lawmakers from California in a political quandary: whether ...