Trump, wildfire

Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences
President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer.
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Trump, Newsom play high-stakes game over billions in federal wildfire aid
While Gov. Gavin Newsom often refers to California as a "nation-state" with global influence, his efforts to lobby for disaster aid are a reminder that the state is still dependent on Washington.
California wildfire aid will come with strings, President Trump’s aide says
Ric Grenell suggested cutting funding from the California Coastal Commission. He also discussed a potential run for California governor.
Opinion
Donald Trump — aided by DOGE — just crippled California’s ability to fight wildfires | Opinion
It’s a mess and I don’t have a lot of confidence in how things are going to go,” retired Forest Service firefighter says.
Top Trump aide says conditions on federal aid to L.A. will target California Coastal Commission
While discussions are still ongoing over precise conditions for federal assistance, Trump aide Ric Grenell said the administration is looking closely at the California Coastal Commission.
California wildfire aid will come with ‘strings,’ says Trump envoy Grenell
The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump envoy Richard Grenell said Friday. “The federal response is mostly money and so we are going to have strings on the money that we give to California,
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How Trump’s funding cuts leave the nation vulnerable to deadly wildfire
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle the federal government have left the country’s wildland firefighting force ...
Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump's administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded ...
Trump fires federal workers who help fight forest fires | The Excerpt
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Federal mass firings will increase wildfire risk, endanger Colorado’s public lands, state leaders warn
Mass firings across federal agencies responsible for wildfire prevention and public lands management will endanger Coloradans ...
How Trump’s mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers
The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less ...
Trump fires federal workers who help fight forest fires weeks after historic LA blazes
The U.S. Forest Service fired 2,000 probationary workers. The agency says none were "operational firefighters," but some helped battle wildfires.
How Trump’s Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes Are Leaving America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire
Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from the president’s executive orders has limited wildfire training and ...
What Dismantling FEMA Will Really Mean When the Next Disaster Strikes
FEMA workers and disaster survivors open up about Donald Trump's call for “fundamentally reforming or overhauling FEMA or ...