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Newsom Demands Release of $500M in Stalled LA Wildfire Recovery Funds

March 7 – March 7, 2026

Governor Newsom is pressuring the DHS to release over $500 million in FEMA aid for Los Angeles wildfire survivors, alleging that bureaucratic red tape and misallocated spending have delayed critical recovery efforts.

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Newsom calls on DHS to direct Noem ad campaign funding to Los Angeles fire recovery

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Newsom rips Noem as 'Kosplay Barbie' over $220M ad campaign, demands DHS release $500M for LA wildfires

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Newsom calls outgoing Homeland Security secretary 'Kosplay Kristi,' demands agency release $500M in 'stalled' wildfire funding

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