Gay Choirs, Trans Cafes And Social Justice Art: What LA Spent Money On While Cutting Its Fire Budget
The city of Los Angeles has cut funding to the fire department and allocated thousands of dollars to a variety of progressive programs, including the Midnight Stroll Transgender Café and the Gay Men's Choir. A fire broke out in Southern California on Wednesday, destroying hundreds of homes in Los Angeles County, but strong winds only […]
Budget Cuts Have Created Staffing Issues
On Thursday's episode of “CNN This Morning,” retired Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mike Lopez praised California's mutual aid system, saying recent fires are difficult to fight even with more firefighters. He said budget cuts are causing staffing problems. host Casey Hunt asked. [relevant exchange begins around 5:40] “We're already seeing some political discussions going on […]
NYPD, FDNY budget cuts restored
NYPD, FDNY budget cuts restored Subscribe to FOX 5 NY: https://www.youtube.com/fox5ny?sub_confirmation=1 Watch FOX 5 … source
Los Angeles fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires
Just a few weeks ago, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley said that about $18 million would be cut from the department's budget, which would affect its ability to respond to emergencies like this week's deadly wildfires. Alert Mayor Karen Bass. “These cuts have significantly limited the Department's ability to prepare for, train for, […]
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Cut Fire Budget by Nearly $20 Million
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), who was on a visit to Ghana when fires engulfed much of the city, cut nearly $20 million from the city's fire department budget this year and made even bigger cuts. proposed reductions. As a west side trend reported In April 2024, Mr. Bass proposed approximately $23 million in […]
Trump, GOP senators to huddle at Capitol, weigh strategy on budget, taxes and border
President-elect Trump will meet with Republican senators in the Senate on Wednesday, preparing to take office later this month and get serious about his policies. President Trump's transition team confirmed to Fox News Digital that they have met with Senate Republicans, who currently control the Senate. The president-elect's rally will be hosted by Sen. Shelley […]
Jesse Watters: While you have a budget, Congress doesn’t
Fox News host Jesse Watters highlights how Congress tried to push through an expensive bill with several unfavorable provisions … source
Newsom Claims California Budget Surplus; Warns of Trump, DOGE Spending Cuts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) insisted the state will have a modest budget surplus next year, but still plans to raid the “rainy day” emergency fund, prompting President-elect Donald Trump He warned about the president's spending cuts. Newsom came under intense criticism last year after he turned what was once a $100 billion surplus into […]
Illegal Immigrants Are So Crucial We Should Accept Budget Cuts over Sanctuary Status
In an interview with KQED on Friday, Los Angeles City Council member Eunice Hernandez was asked how much pain the city should be prepared to suffer if the Trump administration cuts federal funding to the city because of its sanctuary status. He answered, “How much pain do you consider?” “Illegal immigration is part of the […]
US announces $5.9B in military and budget aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON – The United States on Monday announced $6 billion in additional military and budget aid to Ukraine, as President Joe Biden uses his final weeks in office to surge aid to Kiev before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Announced nearby. Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen […]