U.S. Representative, Democrat of California
3 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Nov 13.
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“All Americans deserve to access the services and resources their taxes are paying for”
“I am deeply disappointed that FEMA has denied California's appeal for additional funding”
“our communities should not have to rely on charity to fill a gap the federal government has a responsibility to close.”
“There was no reason to withhold it and jeopardize critical recovery resources for thousands.”
“Basic FEMA funding cannot possibly do the job.”
The Justice Department published guidance telling agencies to prioritize English and drop translation help that isn't legally required. Older immigrants and others who have limited English could lose some services.
FEMA has rejected California's last appeal for money to keep caseworkers helping Eaton and Palisades fire survivors through the full two years it approved. The state says the Red Cross will step in, leaving a charity to fill a federal gap.
Eleven days before the midterm, the Social Security Administration called fiscal 2026 its best year ever. The phone number it highlights is the same measure the agency's inspector general found leaves out callback waits, and the claim comes after the agency lost thousands of workers.
