Amid allegations that ICE deported U.S. citizen children from Louisiana, Secretary of State Marco Rubio vehemently denies such characterizations, calling them “misleading” during a Sunday interview on NBC. The controversy has sparked national debate over immigration enforcement and the treatment of American-born children.

As wildfires devastate Southern California, misrepresentation by leaders and media outlets hampers effective responses. Native communities in Northern California hold vital climate solutions that could aid in managing the crisis.