After Signing $50 Million to Fight Trump, Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion in Fire Relief — Without OversightPosted on February 24, 2025 California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter Friday to Congress asking for $40 billion in funding for fire relief — two weeks after signing $50 million in spending to fight the Trump administration on immigration and other policies. Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP