The president has been railing against California and. But on Friday, he embraced the ambitious Democrat and pledge cooperation with the devastated Golden State.

Bass is not the only person to be widely criticized for their response to the California wildfires, with Governor Gavin Newsom also in the spotlight.

DEEP POCKETS — Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Commerce, revealed hundreds of millions of dollars in assets and income in a new financial disclosure form and ethics agreement released today — including more than $200 million in income and distributions from his Wall Street firm over the past two years alone.

President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the state’s approach on its management of water.

The wildfires ravaging California are more than a natural disaster—their ongoing destruction has set the stage for a battle over progressivism and populism. The wildfires have become a political minefield over the progressive policies implemented by California Governor Gavin Newsom and the populist ideals espoused by the returned President Donald Trump.

At this point, it remains to be seen just how vulnerable Bass is due to her perceived failure to prepare and then respond to the fires.

President Trump was greeted warmly by Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the commander in chief exited Air Force One upon arrival in Los Angeles Friday — making nice after Trump ...

Gavin Newsom to send help as Los Angeles continues to battle wildfires that have destroyed several communities. As looting is on the rise in Southern California as communities work to pick up the ...

When Gov. Gavin Newsom met President Trump at the foot of Air Force One in Los Angeles on Friday, some Democrats say it weakened his typically bullish approach. Newsom, who thanked Trump for ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom thanked President Donald Trump Friday for visiting Southern California to tour the devastation left by the fires this month, marking their first face-off since starting an ...

President Donald Trump, right, and Gov. Gavin Newsom speak to the media upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Mandel Ngan AFP/Getty via TNS Gov.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a private sector effort entitled “LA Rises” to rebuild Los Angeles communities on Tuesday after days of devastation caused by wildfires. Newsom ...