SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster zones Friday, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization for responding to disasters.

Both Trump and Noem have placed the blame for the devastating fires on Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), a Trump critic and frequent target, and multiple GOP lawmakers have suggested conditions should be attached to any federal aid. In his first term, Trump ...

And I have all the expectations that we'll be able to work together to get the speedy recovery," Newsom told Trump. The v

It is the strongest response Newsom has made so far in the week since the fires first erupted in the Los Angeles area.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California from the incoming Donald Trump administration,

President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.

President Trump landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon to tour damage from the devastating Palisades Fire, one of two deadly wildfires fires this month, greeting Gov. Gavin Newsom who was waiting at the bottom of the steps to Air Force One.

President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom met on the tarmac of the Los Angeles airport Friday when the president arrived and committed to working with him on wildfire recovery.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion relief package to support Los Angeles County's recovery from recent firestorms, providing critical resources for emergency response, debris removal,

President Trump flew to Southern California Friday afternoon to tour damage from the devastating Palisades Fire, one of two deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area this month, greeting Gov. Gavin Newsom,

Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) signaled he’s to open to overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President Trump as the agency has faced increased criticism over its recent