Texas, Donald Trump and flash flood
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The Department of Homeland Security lashed out at CNN over a report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to the tragic and devastating floods in Texas was slowed by bureaucratic obstacles.
Buffalo News editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis depicted a supporter of President Donald Trump drowning under the severe flash floods that took place in Texas.
Mr. Trump said his administration was working with state and local officials and that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would be arriving in Texas shortly. DHS oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo condemned the politicization of the Texas floods by Sen. Chris Murphy on Tuesday, arguing that such partisan rhetoric during tragedies is "killing us."
President Donald Trump said he would visit Texas on Friday as the state reels after more than 100 people have been confirmed dead in last weekend's devastating floods. Trump mentioned his upcoming July 11 trip to Central Texas as he talked to reporters during a White House dinner Monday night with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jen Psaki called out Trump over comments about White House decor during a Cabinet meeting, as flood rescue efforts in Texas continue.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Cynthia Thomas describes the damage left behind by the catastrophic floods that struck Texas. Thomas explains to NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers why many people are likely to not rebuild due to the high costs of flood insurance.