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Trump Bypasses Permitting Delays for LA Wildfire Recovery

2/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to bypass local permitting delays in Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will meet with Los Angeles officials, including Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, to discuss the permitting process.
Zeldin says federal funds are not the solution and residents should rebuild without bureaucratic obstacles.
Zeldin expresses confidence in the EPA's ability to facilitate swift recovery efforts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to bypass local permitting delays in Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will meet with Los Angeles officials, including Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, to discuss the permitting process.
Zeldin says federal funds are not the solution and residents should rebuild without bureaucratic obstacles.
Zeldin expresses confidence in the EPA's ability to facilitate swift recovery efforts.