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Trump Issues Executive Order on January 26, 2025, to Enhance Southern California Water Resources After Wildfires in Los Angeles
Jan 27, 2025, 12:14 AM
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at enhancing water resources in Southern California following recent wildfires that have caused significant damage. The order allows the federal government to bypass California's existing water management practices if they are deemed ineffective. This directive, which was formalized on January 26, 2025, instructs various federal secretaries, including those of Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, Commerce, Interior, and Agriculture, to take immediate action to secure water supplies to aid in wildfire response efforts. Trump's visit to Los Angeles was part of his assessment of the wildfire devastation in the region.
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