Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting disaster area

Los Angeles – US President Donald Trump on Friday surveyed disaster areas in California and North Carolina and said he was considering “getting rid” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest hint about how he plans to respond. Extensive changes are being made in the central organization of the country. In firefighting California, … Read more

Los Angeles firefighter loses home in Eaton fire

Deadly blazes have been raging in the Los Angeles area for a week as firefighters continue efforts to bring the blaze under control, which had killed at least 24 people as of Sunday. Authorities say more than 7,000 structures have been hit by the blaze, called the Eaton Fire, including a firefighter’s home. VOA’s Jenia … Read more