Gavin Newsom Criticizes Republicans for ‘Politicizing’ California Wildfires
The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.
John Ratcliffe Is Expected to Lay Out a Vision for a More Aggressive C.I.A.
Donald Trump’s pick for the agency’s director seems likely to win some Democratic support for this nomination, but how much is unclear.
How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor
A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.
Faiz Shakir, Ex-Bernie Sanders Campaign Chief, Joins Race for D.N.C. Chair
Mr. Shakir said his mission, should he win the post, would be to redefine the Democratic Party as the party of the working class.
Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, heads to the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a 5-Decade Political Career
The president has sought to portray his administration as transformative, but his speech on Wednesday night comes amid a backdrop in which he is not leaving on his own terms.
Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in L.A. Fires
Some teachers are scrambling to find temporary housing, even as they hope to return soon to their classrooms.
L.A. Wildfire Evacuees Scramble to Find Shelter, Exacerbating Housing Shortage
More than 90,000 people under evacuation orders are making do however they can.
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.
A Close Brush With Loss for a Community That Knows It Well
A 2008 fire gutted a mobile home park in the suburb of Sylmar. Last week, the Hurst fire came frighteningly close, and residents still haven’t let their guard down.
The Eaton Fire Is Now One of California’s Deadliest
At least 16 people have died in the blaze, east of downtown Los Angeles. Officials expect the number to rise as the police make their way through devastated neighborhoods.
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