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Trump tours Texas flood sites, defends officials

Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

The New York Times · 6h

Trump Visited Flood Sites in Texas

President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, traveled today to Central Texas to visit sites along the Guadalupe River where last week’s catastrophic flooding killed more t

USA Today · 5h

President Trump praises ‘unity’ and ‘competence’ in Texas flood response

President Donald Trump participated in a roundtable with first responders following devastating Texas floods. LeeAnne Lowry. More Videos. Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife files for divo

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USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Texas flood deaths rise to 120; search for missing continues on day 7

At least 120 people have been found dead since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the river and flowed through homes and youth camps in the early morning hours of July 4. Ninety-six of those killed were in the hardest-hit county in central Texas, Kerr County, where the toll includes at least 36 children.

CNN on MSN · 14h

‘It’s staggering’: Urgent search operations for flood victims stretch miles in Texas

Volunteers in Texas are searching for flood victims and combing through debris along a 30 mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. CNN’s Ed Lavandera spoke with Texans who are coming together to bring closure to their community.

Detroit News · 7h

More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, the state's governor said Tuesday.

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Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert

As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, ...

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Lawmakers prepare to address flooding systems in special legislative session

A top priority for Gov. Greg Abbott going forward is flood response and preparedness, following the devastating flooding in the Hill Country. In addition to more than a dozen legislative items set to ...

Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July Fourth flood

More than 170 people are still believed to be missing a week after the forceful floodwater hit over the July Fourth weekend.

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How Texas' land rules allowed camps to operate in flood-prone areas

The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more ...

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Some Texas Officials Didn’t Respond to Flood Alerts, Echoing the Tragedies of Hurricane Helene

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were ...

Before Tragedy, Texas Repeatedly Rejected Pleas for Flood Alarm Funding

Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars ...

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"It's preparedness": Officials across Minnesota meeting to discuss lessons from Texas flooding

Emergency managers in the Northland on Tuesday met with the National Weather Service to strengthen their working ...

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After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...

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