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Trump Deflects Blame on NWS Staffing Cuts Amidst Historic Texas Flooding

Trump Deflects Blame on NWS Staffing Cuts Amidst Historic Texas Flooding

Trump Deflects Blame on NWS Staffing Cuts Amidst Historic Texas Flooding In the wake of catastrophic flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, former President Donald Trump publicly asserted that personnel cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) under his administration were not a factor in the tragedy. Speaking from his golf club in New Jersey, Trump attributed the disaster to a “100-year catastrophe,” absolving both his own administration and the preceding “Biden setup” from blame. “This was the thing that…

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Noem’s Controversial FEMA Policies Impact Texas Flood Relief Amid Scrutiny

Noem’s Controversial FEMA Policies Impact Texas Flood Relief Amid Scrutiny

Noem’s Controversial FEMA Policies Impact Texas Flood Relief Amid Scrutiny The White House is facing intense scrutiny over its ongoing efforts to restructure the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with critics arguing that recent policy changes under Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are actively hindering disaster relief efforts, particularly in the aftermath of devastating floods in Texas. Despite claims from the Trump administration that plans to abolish FEMA have been ‘scrapped,’ internal actions and recent statements suggest a…

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Noem Under Fire: FEMA Call Failures Exposed Amidst Texas Flood Crisis

Noem Under Fire: FEMA Call Failures Exposed Amidst Texas Flood Crisis

Noem Under Fire: FEMA Call Failures Exposed Amidst Texas Flood Crisis Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing intense scrutiny following reports that thousands of critical calls to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) went unanswered in the immediate aftermath of devastating Texas floods earlier this month. Despite a New York Times report detailing significant call failures, Noem has dismissed the claims as “fake news.” The Times investigation revealed a stark drop in FEMA’s responsiveness: while nearly all calls were…

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Trump Addresses Devastation in Texas, Offers Condolences After Catastrophic Floods

Trump Addresses Devastation in Texas, Offers Condolences After Catastrophic Floods

Trump Addresses Devastation in Texas, Offers Condolences After Catastrophic Floods In the wake of catastrophic floods that have claimed 120 lives and left 160 people missing across Texas, Donald Trump visited the devastated regions to survey the damage and offer support. During his emotional visit, Trump recounted the profound challenge of comforting grieving families, particularly parents who have lost children. He shared that he and Melania spent extensive time with victims’ relatives, an interaction so impactful it led to a…

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Kerr County Officials Under Fire for Delayed Flood Alerts Amid Deadly Texas Floods

Kerr County Officials Under Fire for Delayed Flood Alerts Amid Deadly Texas Floods

Kerr County Officials Under Fire for Delayed Flood Alerts Amid Deadly Texas Floods Kerr County officials are facing intense scrutiny following revelations that emergency flood alerts were significantly delayed — by up to six hours in some cases — despite early warnings from first responders during the devastating flash floods that swept through Texas’ Hill Country on July 5, 2025. Dispatch audio obtained by ABC affiliate KSAT reveals a firefighter in Ingram requested a CodeRED alert for residents to seek…

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Senator Ted Cruz Under Fire Amid Deadly Texas Floods, Funding Cuts, and Greece Vacation

Senator Ted Cruz Under Fire Amid Deadly Texas Floods, Funding Cuts, and Greece Vacation

Senator Ted Cruz Under Fire Amid Deadly Texas Floods, Funding Cuts, and Greece Vacation Senator Ted Cruz is facing severe backlash following catastrophic flash floods in central Texas that have claimed over 100 lives, including dozens of children. The controversy intensified after reports revealed the Texas senator was on vacation in Greece while his state grappled with the disaster, which critics assert was worsened by recent cuts to weather forecasting funding that he supported. Cruz returned to Texas on Monday…

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Texas Flash Flood Crisis: Death Toll Climbs to 82, Search Continues for Missing Amid Warning Debate

Texas Flash Flood Crisis: Death Toll Climbs to 82, Search Continues for Missing Amid Warning Debate

Texas Flash Flood Crisis: Death Toll Climbs to 82, Search Continues for Missing Amid Warning Debate KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The devastating flash floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend have claimed at least 82 lives, with dozens more still missing, including children from a summer camp. As of Monday, July 7, 2025, a massive search and rescue operation is underway along the Guadalupe River, particularly in Kerr County, where the hardest-hit areas…

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