Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she used her access to nudge Trump on L.A. wildfire recovery
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota First person in charge of government transitionacknowledged the difficulty of overseeing the transfer of power to President Trump on a site where his supporters seek to overturn the election results, while also making it difficult for him and other Democrats to acknowledge President Trump’s victory in 2024. […]
‘The cavalry is here’: L.A.-area lawmakers pledge to fast-track fire recovery and aid
More than 20 state lawmakers gathered Thursday before Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) to express their commitment to the fire-ravaged Los Angeles region and propose a comprehensive bill package to support recovery efforts. announced. The Palisades and Eaton fires were described as “catastrophes of unprecedented scale in California’s history. Thousands of homes and businesses were […]
L.A. City Council passes dozens of measures to aid recovery from catastrophic fires
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday adopted a series of measures aimed at jump-starting recovery efforts for residents whose lives have been upended by devastating wildfires. In a series of rapid-fire votes, the City Council hastened the arrival of federal emergency funds, assessed the potential for landslides after fires, and established new safeguards against […]
Will Trump and California’s famous feud stop L.A. fire recovery?
WASHINGTON — With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on the horizon, federal aid to fire-ravaged Los Angeles is already embroiled in partisan political battles in Washington. These devastating wildfires are among the most destructive and costly in U.S. history, highlighting the need for sustained funding for continued recovery efforts. But House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) suggested […]
FACT CHECK: Did Biden Say He Would Not Give More Resources To Helene Recovery?
Post shared on social media President Joe Biden told reporters he would refuse to send any more aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helen, according to a news conference. Verdict: False The caption misrepresents the content of the video. Fact check: The death toll from Hurricane Helen has risen to more than 200 people, […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Wrote Her Off’: Mother Of Abbey Gate Survivor Details Being Ghosted By Jill Biden During Son’s Recovery
A basket of muffins, a photo with the president, a few phone calls, and one dinner. So much for Tiffany Andrews, the mother of a Marine and Abbey Gate survivor. Tyler Vargas-Andrews says she has received support from the Biden-Harris administration in the three years since her son was seriously injured in the Kabul terrorist […]
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness facility opens to treat mental health
According to the announcement: Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, a leading mental health outpatient facility in Hoover, officially opened on Tuesday, April 2 with a ribbon cutting and open house. Present at the event were Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell and Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato. “We are extremely honored to partner with this […]
‘I made it’ – Mountain Brook teen attacked by shark begins recovery process
A Mountain Brook teen who was attacked by a shark last Friday has begun the recovery process, her mother wrote. “Today is Sunday June 9th 2024. I wanted to share Lulu Gribbin's story so everyone can continue to pray for our sweet beautiful child,” Ann Blair Gribbin posted. At CaringBridgeIt is a platform for sharing […]
Nick Saban: ‘Lulu, Miss Terry and I are certainly wishing for your very speedy recovery’
Lulu Gribbin, the Mountain Brook teenager who was attacked by a shark in Florida two weeks ago, is receiving special videos of support from athletes, coaches and celebrities across the country. From Caitlin Clark to Eli Manning to Nate Oats, all videos are recorded on their Instagram accounts You can see all of Lulu Strong's […]
‘I’ve Been Blessed’: Amid Recovery, Jeremy Renner Shares Surprising Silver Lining Post-Accident
Jeremy Renner gave an enlightening perspective on life after a snowplow accident in an interview with PEOPLE magazine published Saturday. More than a year has passed since the 53-year-old actor suffered near-fatal injuries in a snowplow accident, according to reports. people. Renner reflected on this event with a new sense of gratitude and a deep […]
