Constitutional Law · Government·January 27, 2026
Trump signs order seeking federal role in Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding permits
California officials press for disaster aid while White House targets permitting rules
AP reported Trump signed an order to speed rebuilding after the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
The order directed FEMA and SBA to seek rules preempting state and local permitting requirements.
Newsom urged approval of California's $33.9 billion disaster-aid request.
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