Several Republicans who narrowly won California House seats in November have expressed dismay that the state relief could be hitched to demands in exchange for helping the thousands of Californians

Some Republican leaders insist that before California can get disaster aid, there will be conditions attached.

The Laken Riley Act, named for an Athens, Ga., nursing student murdered last year by an undocumented man, passed in the House by a 253 to 156 vote. Forty-six Democrats, including six from California, and 217 Republicans voted for the bill. There was no GOP opposition, while 156 Democrats voted no.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day.

The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods.

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.

A former governor of Washington has ripped into the GOP for suggesting there should be strings attached to aid in the wake of some of the most devastating wildfires in U.S. history. Speaking with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi on Friday,

Republicans say they may make California bend to their policy demands before approving wildfire aid. That would set a terrible precedent.

White House meeting Donald Trump and GOP leaders aimed to bring Republicans together on spending goals. But some disagreed on what was decided.

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said Sunday that she is confident President-elect Trump will ensure Californians “have what they need” as they rebuild from the wildfires. In an interview on

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day SACRAMENTO, Calif.