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August 4, 2025
Kate Aronoff
Fighting Wildfires Is Hellish Work. It’s Even Worse Under Trump.
As the Trump administration’s climate denial collides with its quest to incapacitate the federal workforce, wildfire fighters are taking a hit.
January 24, 2025
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Issues Outrageous New Aid Requirement as California Fires Spread
Donald Trump has a new condition on federal assistance to California. It’s all part of a plan to use the country’s largest state for his own political agenda.
January 8, 2025
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump’s and Musk’s Disgusting Response to California Fires
Amid human and environmental tragedy, Republicans are playing politics.

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