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California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks legislators to approve $2.5 billion for fire aid in an expanded special session

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for $1 billion in emergency response funding for the historic Los Angeles -area fires.

Newsom also wants $1.5 billion to go toward fortifying the state against future wildfire threats.

Republicans call the special session a "waste of money and a waste of time" Democrats agree to a $50 million deal to strengthen the state's legal defenses against the incoming administration.

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