January 12 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen. James Lankford
As wildfires continue to blaze through the Los Angeles area, NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff speaks exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) about his recovery plans. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.
Padilla calls for ‘no strings attached’ support for California amid GOP criticism
Senator Alex Padilla is calling for "no strings attached" support for California as President-elect Trump and his allies continue criticizing the state amid the ongoing wildfires.
California Wildfires Torch Gavin Newsom's Presidential Ambitions
As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.
Gov. Gavin Newsom vows ‘Marshall Plan’ and suspends environmental laws to help rebuild LA after wildfires
On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to suspend portions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act for fire victims planning to start over with their homes or businesses.
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California woman begs Newsom for answers on fire crisis: ‘Why was there no water?’
California Governor Gavin Newsom, left, surveys damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire’s Nick Schuler, center, and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) during the Palisades Fire, Wednesday, Jan. 8 ...
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Newsom invites Trump to California to survey fire damage
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), center, surveys damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire’s Nick Schuler, left, and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) during the Palisades Fire Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 ...
Battling LA’s wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.
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Donald Trump blames Gavin Newsom for California fires, as Biden pledges 6 months of aid
Gavin Newsom. Trump demanded Newsom ... lives have been absolutely devastated by this wildfire.” U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., struck a more conciliatory note on Thursday, saying in an ...
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As Southern California fires rage, Gavin Newsom cancels DC trip and declares state of emergency
Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden are briefed ... Newsom appeared Wednesday with President Joe Biden and Sen. Alex Padilla at Santa Monica Fire Station No. 5, where officials briefed them ...
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Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues
open image in gallery California Governor Gavin Newsom surveys fire damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire’s Nick Schuler and Senator Alex Padilla on January 8 (AP) Another round of up to ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
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California has 'always been there' for disaster-affected states, Sen. Padilla says
California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla hopes President-elect Donald Trump will 'do the right thing' and support fire recovery efforts with no strings attached.