We are. We're not going anywhere. President Joe
Biden said the government will spare no expense to respond
to the Southern California wildfires. I'm announcing that the
federal government will cover 100% of the cost for 180
days. The president says that will pay for things
like debris removal, temporary shelter, and first responder
pay. The federal government is also sending firefighters and
aircraft to put out the flames. We help you
get through this and eventually recover and rebuild. While
President Biden pledges federal support, lawmakers in Congress are
debating why these fires are so severe. 100,000 people
are fleeing a climate changed driven fire. Democrats like
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern and New York Senator Chuck Schumer
point to climate change. The fact that the worst
wildfire in Los Angeles history should happen in the dead
of winter. is another warning of the dangers of
climate change, but California Republicans like Kevin Kiley blame
years of what he says is forest mismanagement. Our
political leaders in California. Have allowed millions of acres
to become overgrown. Congressman Doug LaMalfa called out Governor
Gavin Newsom. Governor Newsom, either get at it
or get out of the way. His criticism echoes
President-elect Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social about
Newsom, quote, This is all his fault.
It's really off base and a little inappropriate at this
moment. Democratic Congressman Scott Peters says the finger pointing
isn't productive in Washington. I'm Mattie Beer Temple.