Biden announces $770 checks for residents impacted by California wildfires
Severe Weather,Federal State And Tribal Powers,FEMA,California Wildfires,Los Angeles,California,Wildfires,Joe Biden,Natural Disasters,Stimulus
President Biden said the federal government will provide one-time payments of $770 to people impacted by the ongoing California wildfires, so they can pay for essentials like baby formula, prescriptions, clothes and food. Biden made the announcement Thursday evening during a briefing from the Oval Office on the situation in Southern California. According to the president, nearly 6,000 people had been approved to receive the payments thus far, leading to a total of $5.1 million that has already gone out through this program. "We're not waiting until those fires are...
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Trump Administration Suspends Green Card Sponsorship for Some Tech Companies
October 10th, 2026
Headline Roundup
James Talarico's Campaign Absence Draws Scrutiny in Texas Senate Race
October 9th, 2026
Announcement
Navigating AI, Climate, and the Future of Democracy
AllSides Staff
October 9th, 2026
The Insight
The Insight: Where Israel and Gaza Stand 3 Years After Oct. 7
AllSides Staff
October 9th, 2026