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1994 Crime Bill
- In 1994, then-Senator Joe Biden championed a crime bill aiming to portray Democrats as tough on crime.
- This bill, however, led to mass incarceration and disproportionately affected minority communities.
California Wildfires Devastation
- The Palisades Fire in Southern California is the most destructive wildfire on record, exacerbated by Santa Ana winds.
- Residents face overwhelming loss, questioning how to rebuild not just homes, but entire communities.
Politicizing Disaster Aid
- Republicans are demanding policy changes from California in exchange for federal wildfire aid.
- This tactic, previously employed by Donald Trump, is viewed as politicizing disaster relief.