Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined some of his fellow GOP lawmakers in calling for conditions on California wildfire aid. NPR’s Steve Inskeep asked Johnson on Wednesday’s “Morning Edition” about

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday for his criticism over his administration’s handling of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. “Mr. Speaker,

Johnson said Wisconsin is "not really subject to these types of dangers." In 2024, the state saw its warmest winter on record and February tornadoes.

Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said in an interview ... announced Thursday that the federal government will cover the cost of wildfire response measures necessary to protect lives, including debris ...

But will Republican lawmakers in Congress approve federal disaster relief for California? Many Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump, have criticized the Democratic leadership of the state and have blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his administration’s policies for the wildfires in recent days.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said any federal aid for rebuilding should come with conditions due to years of continued “mismanagement.” The Speaker backed the proposal alongside many other ...

Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address.

Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state.

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Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state.