Speaker Mike Johnson suggests 'conditions' needed on disaster aid for LA wildfires
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that "there should probably be conditions" on aid to help California deal with devastating wildfires when asked if he's open to sending funding, signaling a possible political battle over helping the traditionally Democratic state.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for 'conditions' on California wildfire aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson called for "conditions" Monday on any federal fire aid to California, as he accused state and local leaders of being "derelict in their duty" as the wildfires have killed at least 24.
'Conditions' should be placed on California wildfire aid: House Speaker Mike Johnson
A number of Republicans are calling for conditions to any federal aid that goes to California as the state struggles with catastrophic wildfires.
Mike Johnson suggests federal aid for California could come with conditions attached
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) tells CNN’s Manu Raju that he personally believes conditions should be placed on federal aid for California in wake of the wildfires.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid for California
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Monday there should be conditions on federal aid for California as it addresses the impacts of massive wildfires.
Republicans Push Back On Mike Johnson's California Aid Remark
Some Republicans distanced themselves from Mike Johnson after he suggested conditioning disaster aid to California.
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