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Newsom Seeks $220M for LA Wildfire Victims Amid Delays

3/8/2026

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Gavin Newsom, Governor, called to redirect $220 million from Kristi Noem, former DHS secretary, to aid victims of last year's Los Angeles wildfires.
Noem, fired by U.S. President Donald Trump, has faced criticism for FEMA delays tied to her policy requiring personal approval for contracts over $100,000.
Newsom said communities still await federal help to rebuild infrastructure.
Last year's wildfires killed 31 and caused more than $22 billion in damages.

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Gavin Newsom, Governor, called to redirect $220 million from Kristi Noem, former DHS secretary, to aid victims of last year's Los Angeles wildfires.
Noem, fired by U.S. President Donald Trump, has faced criticism for FEMA delays tied to her policy requiring personal approval for contracts over $100,000.
Newsom said communities still await federal help to rebuild infrastructure.
Last year's wildfires killed 31 and caused more than $22 billion in damages.