Gavin Newsom suspended environmental regulations to help affected LA homeowners and businesses rebuild after the horrific fires. Why not get rid of these rules altogether?

California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with looting.

Gavin Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but how much depends on the definition of “apprenticeship.”

In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom's leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California's response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.

It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding — but a GOP-led Congress could slow down the region’s recovery.