Here's senior political correspondent Rachel Scott. RACHEL SCOTT, ABC NEWS SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT (voice over): This week, President Trump facing a political crisis and lashing out as his administration struggles to turn the page on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It has been six months since wildfires blazed through Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Since the fires broke out, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has been criticized over her response from being out of town during the initial sparks to firing then-fire chief Kristin Crowley.

Mayor Karen Bass said Los Angeles is conducting a nationwide search for a permanent chief, and the interim chief is "open to apply."