Biden Cancels Rome Trip Amid LA Wildfires

President Joe Biden canceled his final overseas trip to Rome, including meetings with Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to focus on the federal response to the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles. These fires, described as the largest in the city's history, have resulted in at least five deaths, destroyed hundreds of homes, and led to the evacuation of over 100,000 residents. Among the affected properties was a rental home of Biden's son, Hunter, which was feared destroyed. The President has pledged continued federal support to combat the fires and aid recovery. Meanwhile, Biden's decision to send $500 million in aid to Ukraine has faced domestic criticism amid the crisis, with notable figures such as NASCAR spotter Brett Griffin expressing disapproval. Biden's administration has been actively involved in the emergency response, including declaring a major disaster to facilitate access to federal aid for affected communities.