California Seeks $40 Billion in Federal Aid Following Devastating Wildfires; UK Prime Minister to Meet with US President

California Governor Gavin Newsom has requested nearly $40 billion in disaster funding from Congress to aid Los Angeles in recovering from wildfires that occurred last month. The request, detailed in a letter reported by the Washington Post on February 21st, aims to address fire response costs, debris removal, and infrastructure repair.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to visit the White House next week for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This visit is crucial for defining Starmer's term and potentially rebuilding Britain's standing in Europe post-Brexit.