President Joe Biden received a briefing on the wildfires in Los Angeles and offered federal assistance. He canceled a trip to designate a new national monument due to the wildfires.
Key Points
President Biden received a briefing on the wildfires in Los Angeles.
FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support firefighting costs.
Biden canceled a trip to designate a new national monument due to the wildfires.
Pros
President Biden is actively monitoring the situation and offering federal assistance to combat the wildfires.
FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support firefighting costs.
Cons
The wildfires have led to the cancellation of Biden's planned trip to designate a new national monument.