Newsom Decides to Use His Emergency Powers for Something Useful

Leslie Eastman

Newsom Decides to Use His Emergency Powers for Something Useful

Newsom uses emergency powers to roll back regulations preventing the clearing of dry brush. As Newsom revs up for a 2028 presidential run, perhaps he has decided that his best play is to mimic Republican policies?

Posted by Leslie Eastman Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 07:00am 4 Comments

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It has been almost two months since the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires began, including the historically destructive Palisades and Eaton fires, which we covered for nearly three weeks as firefighters struggled to contain and control them.

The final death toll in the Palisades fire was 12, and the Eaton fire claimed 17. The two fires consumed about 14,000 buildings, and the total expected damage and economic loss are estimated to be between $250 billion and $275 billion. This includes damage costs, loss of life, healthcare, business disruptions, and other economic impacts.

Now, in a move that is too little and too late, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using his emergency powers to actually do something useful: Rolling back environmental rules preventing the clearing of dry brush.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped into his emergency powers Saturday to roll back environmental regulations so that the state can speed up wildfire prevention projects, including clearing flammable brush out of forests, following criticism from President Trump.

Newsom, 57, suspended the enforcement of regulations in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act and streamlined the process for government entities to clear up potential fuel for wildfires.

“This year has already seen some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, and we’re only in March,” Newsom said in a statement. “We’re taking action with a state of emergency to fast-track critical wildfire projects even more.”

“These are the forest management projects we need to protect our communities most vulnerable to wildfire, and we’re going to get them done.”

The fact that President Donald Trump suggested he do this during his first term, and reiterated it again during his presidential visit to the disaster area, has not been forgotten.

More: https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/03/newsom-decides-to-use-his-emergency-powers-for-something-useful/

Serbian Opposition Throw Smoke Grenades and Tear Gas at Fellow Members of Parliament — One Lawmaker in Critical Condition

Ben Kew

Things may get heated in Congress, but never do they fall apart like this.

Opposition lawmakers in Serbia threw smoke grenades and tear gas at fellow parliamentarians in a show of opposition to the government and to express their support for current student protests.

The demonstrations were a response to the collapse of a roof at a train station several months ago that killed 15 people and now threatens to bring down the country’s government.

The attack took place during a legislative session after the ruling coalition, led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), approved the parliamentary agenda.

As the agenda was approved, several opposition politicians rushed toward the parliamentary speaker, clashing with security guards.

Other individuals then threw smoke grenades and tear gas, covering the room in black and pink smoke.

Two people were injured by the attack, according to House Speaker Ana Brnabic, with one suffering a stroke and currently in critical condition.

“The parliament will continue to work and to defend Serbia,” she told the session.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/serbian-opposition-throw-smoke-grenades-tear-gas-fellow/

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While European Leaders Parrot Support for Ukraine, They Continue to Fund Both Sides of the War

By Mike Miller

Even CNN's Jake Tapper gets it.

While smug European leaders continue to parrot their "staunch" support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, when it comes to money, they continue to fund both sides of the war. And, yep — even TDS-riddled Tapper gets it.

Straight from the horse's mouth:

Europeans were actually buying more Russian oil and gas than they were helping Ukraine… So in some ways, the Europeans are funding both sides of the war.

Make that "are actually buying," Jake.

Just one problem. President Donald Trump in 2018 warned, during an address to the United Nations:

Germany will become totally independent on Russian energy it it does not immediately change course. Here in the Western Hemisphere, we are committed to maintaining our independence from the encroachment of expansionist foreign powers.

The German delegation can be seen laughing as Trump speaks. So how'd that all turn out, Deutschland?

ALSO READ: Trump Blasts EU’s Hypocrisy: More Money to Russia Than Ukraine!

Trump also told German leaders during a 2018 meeting in Brussels:

I think it's very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia, where you're supposed to guarding against Russia — and Germany goes out and pays billions and billions a year to Russia.

So we're protecting Germany; we're protecting France; we're protecting all of these countries, and then numerous of the countries go out and make a pipeline deal with Russia where they're paying billions of dollars into the coffers of Russia. … You tell me; is that appropriate?

Of course it's not only not appropriate, it's also hypocritical to the max. In a word, it's Europe. It's what the Europeans have done for generations — all the while counting on America to pick up the pieces that this country didn't break.

As Fox News reported on Monday, the ever-hypocritical European Union spent more on Russian fossil fuels than Ukraine aid in 2024.

https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2025/03/04/while-european-leaders-parrot-support-for-ukraine-they-continue-to-fund-both-sides-of-the-war-n2186242