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Texas, Trump and flooding

President Trump calls Central Texas floods a "terrible thing" and says he's working with state and local officials

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.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas floods

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he "signed a Major Disaster Declaration" for relief for Kerr County in Texas, as the region deals with heavy rains and extreme flooding that have killed dozens.

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Trump’s response to flooding in Texas reflects glaring inequality

The president quickly committed vital funding for Republican-led Texas after deadly flooding. Democratic-led states haven’t gotten the same treatment.

94 dead in state, 11 missing from Camp Mystic

ABC News on MSN · 1h

Texas flooding live updates: Over 100 dead in the state, 11 missing from Camp Mystic

The number of deaths due to the flooding in Texas is now at least 78, according to the latest information from state officials.

NBC News · 19m

Live updates: Texas flooding leaves at least 104 dead, including Camp Mystic counselors and campers

MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION: The catastrophic flooding struck on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, causing widespread damage. President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, which is west of Austin.

WCVB Channel 5 · 4m

Texas children’s camps were located in areas known to be at high risk of flooding

More than an entire summer’s worth of rain fell in some spots in central Texas in just a few hours early on the Fourth of July, quickly overwhelming dry soils and creating significant flash flooding. Central Texas is currently home to some of the worst drought in the United States and bone-dry soils flood very quickly.

Texas, Ted Cruz and floods

USA TODAY on MSN · 2m

Who's to blame for Texas flooding tragedy? There is a lot of finger-pointing.

The catastrophe was caused by a perfect storm of difficult-to-forecast rainfall and fast-moving water. Some wonder if budget cuts made things worse.

NBC News · 7h

Cruz: Texas floods have 'broken the heart of our state'

Sen. Ted Cruz spoke at the Kerr County officials briefing on the catastrophic floods in central Texas. Cruz expressed shock and dismay over the devastating aftermath caused by the flooding.

CBS Texas on MSN · 8h

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visits Central Texas after devastating flooding: "When Texans face crisis, we come together"

"The agony that Texas is feeling right now…there aren't words to describe," Cruz told CBS News Texas on Monday.

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Texas Flood Live Updates: White House Says Blaming Trump For Flooding A ‘Depraved Lie’ As Death Toll Reaches 104

Emergency responders continue to search for missing people and local police said efforts have been slowed by "sightseers who ...

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Twin sisters. Woman who 'shaped generations of campers': Texas flood victims remembered

Destructive flooding triggered by unrelenting rain that rapidly overwhelmed the Guadalupe River has killed at least 81 people ...

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Matthew McConaughey Urges Support for Texas, His Home State, as Flood Death Toll Climbs: 'Texans Are Hurting'

Matthew McConaughey has said his fellow Texans are hurting 'inside and out' as the death toll continues to rise amid the ...

Ohio deploying state troopers, search dogs to aid in Texas flood recovery efforts

Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending state troopers and specialized K-9 teams to Central Texas to assist with search, rescue and ...

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Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings

The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...

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FOX Corporation launches relief campaign following devastating Texas floods

FOX Corporation launched a relief campaign following deadly flash floods in Texas and urged viewers to help those impacted.

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Shakira, Maren Morris, more stars speak out on 'devastating' Texas flooding

Stars such as Shakira and Maren Morris are responding to the ravaging floods in Texas with relief efforts and emotional ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local flood warning systems this year

A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have ...

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