Trump signs order to speed up rebuilds of homes affected by 2025 LA wildfires

Order, seeking to let people rebuild without having to face permit requirements, called ‘political stunt’ by LA mayorDonald Trump announced that he has signed an executive order to “cut through bureaucratic red tape” and speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.The US president’s order, which he announced on Tuesday but signed on Friday, seeks to allow homeowners to rebuild without contending with “unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive” permitting requirements, the White House said in a statement. Continue reading...