Washington — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Sunday that L.A. officials were “very prepared” for devastating wildfires, noting that the area is prone to fires. But “they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds that are fueling the fire,” she said. “Those winds and that weather condition is what really impacts, you know, where this fire is
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Rep. Judy Chu, Democrat of California, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to California Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu, part of her district has been affected by the Eaton fire, and she joins us
No easy stroll to the exit for Antony Blinken. With exactly eight days left as secretary of state, he’s only just concluded what is likely his last trip back-and-forth across the globe, with meetings in Seoul, Tokyo, Paris and, finally, Rome. Blinken has traveled more than a million miles on the job. “Every minute, every
The following is the full transcript of an interview with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: Jonathan Vigliotti, thank you. We turn now to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. Welcome back to “Face the Nation.” FEMA ADMINISTRATOR DEANNE CRISWELL: Good morning, Margaret. MARGARET
Jack Smith, who led prosecutions against Trump, resigns from Justice Department – CBS News Watch CBS News In a widely expected move, special counsel Jack Smith departed from the Justice Department after years of federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Willie James Inman has the details. View CBS News In Be the first to know
Democratic officials facing questions, criticism from Los Angeles area residents over fire response – CBS News Watch CBS News On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her complaints of insufficient resources.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned, according to a Justice Department court filing submitted on Saturday. CBS News recently reported Smith would resign from the Justice Department after completing his work. According to court documents, Smith