Trump Issues Order, but No Funds, to Push Faster Rebuilding After L.A. Fires

Over the weekend, the president demanded that local officials expedite rebuilding permits and ordered an audit of federal funds. But he was silent on the region’s stalled request for $34 billion in federal aid.

​ Over the weekend, the president demanded that local officials expedite rebuilding permits and ordered an audit of federal funds. But he was silent on the region’s stalled request for $34 billion in federal aid.