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Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response

President Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.

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Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends government's disaster response

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra CardonaKERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the stricken Hill Country region,

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Texas State Sen. blasts ‘woefully pathetic’ flood response from Trump admin.

The Trump administration faces intense backlash for FEMA’s slow response to the deadly floods in Texas, where a number of people remain missing. Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez and former FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell join The Weekend to discuss.

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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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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem discusses Texas flood response

During a news conference on Saturday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed the federal response to ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash ...

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Dem Calls for Investigation of Kristi Noem Over Fema's Texas Flood Response

Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the ...

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Noem rips CNN report claiming she delayed DHS response to Texas flood as 'absolutely trash'

DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed ...

Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response to special session agenda

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers ...

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Gov. Abbott aims to expand disaster aid after Texas flooding hits five more counties

Governor Greg Abbott announced he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request the addition of five ...

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Trump praises FEMA response in Texas after earlier threats to eliminate agency

"FEMA has been really headed by some very good people,” Trump said during a roundtable with local officials, suggesting his administration turned the agency around after sharply criticizing the Biden ...

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