California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles.“It’s clear that recovery from these fires is beyond the capabilities of California alone and necessitates the support of the United States government,” the governor wrote in the letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Reps. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.).“Make no mistake, Los Angeles will use this money wisely. California will ensure that funds will serve individuals, communities, property...