Right now, Republicans in Congress are trying to push through a bill that would put millions of Americans at risk of losing their health care.
They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.
America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
To the brave men and women who ran towards danger over the past 24 hours in Southern California, I want you to know your President, and the rest of the country, is with you.
You suited up and risked your lives to save the lives of your fellow Americans. We are indebted to you.
It is surreal here in Los Angeles. It is biblical. So many people have lost everything. Across this country, the suffering by nature alone is unimaginable everybody who is alive and safe, thank the Lord.
As Hollywood Hills burns I would like to ask all americans to look at all the Canadian helicoptors and fireman helping fight your fires. Remember that next time you parrot Trumps comments of invading Canada and Greenland. Remember we came to your aid on 9/11 and WW1 and WW2.
The people in Southern CA are reeling.
So much fire, smoke, devastation.
Unimaginable suffering.
Many have lost all.
They are Democrats.
They are Republicans.
They are unaffiliated.
They are young and old.
They are Black and White.
They are Americans.
PLEASE don't spread disinformation.
Don't make a bad situation worse.
You might hate ME, but that's irrelevant. Let's figure out a way to discuss this without making it political, and just help folks get to their next step.
Don't be shitty.
Be helpful.
People are literally fleeing. Kids have lost their schools. Communities have lost their churches. Families have lost their homes. Some have even lost their lives.
And the President-Elect’s response is to politicize it.
We’ll continue to focus on what matters: saving lives and putting out these unprecedented fires.
It'd be so cool to have a platform where you could just find helpful reporting and emergency information without stumbling over thousands of posts from people who see a devastating fire as an opportunity to share their half-baked political takes
After millions of views spreading lies about the Palisades firefighters lacking water because of regulations, the boring truth comes late like usual and wont be shared. Here it is:
1 - Reservoirs and water tanks were at normal levels and completely full before the fire.
2 - All 114 city water supply tanks were fully stocked pre-fire.
3 - A 15-hour surge at four times normal demand reduced water pressure.
4 - High demand at lower elevations slowed refilling tanks at higher elevations.
5 - This unprecedented fire was fueled by 8 months of no rain and 85 MPH winds. Water is being brought in continuously.
6 - Even if, like Trump claimed, the protection of the Delta Smelt caused over regulation by California, it's the FEDERAL Endangered Species Act that requires the protection of endangered species like the Delta Smelt and their habitats, not Gavin Newsom or California.
I expect the comments to me filled with people personally attacking me for putting this information out. All it does is show that you are unintelligent. Thanks.
I'm announcing that the federal government will cover 100% of the cost of measures to protect lives and property in Southern California for six months.
I’ve told the Governor and officials to spare no expense and do whatever they need to contain the fires and protect families.
Canada is mobilizing to help fight the wildfires in southern California. Canadian water bombers are already in action. 250 firefighters are ready to deploy. The @CanadianForces are standing by to move personnel and equipment.
To our American neighbours: Canada's here to help.