Appropriations Democrat calls on Johnson to convene House for emergency funding as Hurricane Milton approaches
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Hurricane Milton tracker: May be one of Florida's worst storms in 100 years
Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida.9 minutes ago -
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Sarasota emergency chief tells residents in Hurricane Milton's direct path: 'The time to act is now'
Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the current evacuation orders in the county and Hurricane Milton's potential impact.58 minutes ago -
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Pension funds call for UK fiscal rule change to spur investment
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White House launching Reddit account with updates on hurricane response, preparedness
The White House announced Tuesday that it would be launching a Reddit page with updates for Hurricane Milton as the storm barrels toward Florida. “We are leaving no stone unturned to reach people ...2 hours ago -
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More than 80 organizations call on Congress to return to fund FEMA after Hurricane Helene
More than 80 organizations urged Congress in a Tuesday letter to return from its pre-election recess to pass a supplemental package replenishing funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...2 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton is Crashing Towards Florida as SBA Disaster Relief Funding Runs Low. Can Congress Help While its Out of Town?
The Small Business Administration’s disaster relief program is a lifeline for business and home owners alike. It could be depleted even sooner with Hurricane Milton.4 hours ago - Florida -
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Appropriations Democrat calls on Johnson to convene House for emergency funding as Hurricane Milton approaches
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, led a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Tuesday calling on him to reconvene the House to allocate further ...4 hours ago -
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Florida Gov. DeSantis refused call from VP Harris about hurricane aid: Source
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to take a call with Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Milton, a source close to the governor told ABC News.5 hours ago - Florida -
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Harris: Trump ‘lacks empathy’ in suggesting FEMA diverting funds away from hurricane relief
Vice President Harris on Tuesday suggested that former President Trump doesn’t have compassion for others when discussing his claims that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.6 hours ago -
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Harris calls out Trump for spreading misinformation about federal response to hurricanes
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump extraordinarily irresponsible spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. CBS News campaign ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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DeSantis pushes back on 'delusional' Harris remark about Hurricane Milton calls
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that it was “delusional” for Vice President Harris to accuse the governor of “political gamesmanship” after reports emerged that he did not take the ...8 hours ago -
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Democratic lawmakers call on brands to end shrinkflation
In letters sent to General Mills, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Madeleine Dean are accusing the corporations of a pattern of profiteering through "shrinkflation," the ...9 hours ago -
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Florida warned of 'potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Milton impact
The storm briefly reached category five status, and evacuation orders are in place in the US state.12 hours ago - Florida -
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Mike Lee lays out demands for McConnell successor
The Utah Republican wants to shape the race to elect the next Senate GOP leader.20 hours ago -
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DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane
Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly refusing calls about storm ...20 hours ago - Florida -
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Ron DeSantis refuses to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.20 hours ago -
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Trump said hurricane funds were spent on illegal migrants - he's wrong
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Harris calls Trump 'irresponsible' for spreading disinformation about hurricane aid
Harris criticized Trump for amplifying a false claim about the distribution of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to victims of Hurricane Helene.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida
Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.23 hours ago - Florida -
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Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
Biden administration and congressional sources worry that funding to help small businesses recover from hurricane damage will dry up by the end of October.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton 'explosively intensifies' with 175 mph winds
Hurricane Milton has “explosively” intensified, with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. NBC News' Al Roker has the latest forecast and Jesse Kirsch ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton now Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the U.S. threatening much of Florida's West coast with monumental surges and potential flooding. CBS News' Cristian ...Yesterday -
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As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News' Dana Griffin and Bill Karins report on the ...Yesterday -
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Biden signs emergency declaration as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
President Biden signed a disaster declaration Monday for Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches its coast, the second major storm to hit the state in recent weeks. Biden’s emergency declaration ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 4 storm
Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for Florida’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News’ Melissa Parra reports how communities already affected ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton: Bucs evacuating Tampa as storm approaches, heading to New Orleans ahead of Week 6 game
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Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf as it heads toward Florida
Hurricane Milton is rapidly growing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in a part of western Florida still reeling from Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Florida -
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How ‘Harris effect’ could help California Democrats flip US House
The ability of the next president to govern could hinge on a handful of contests in the deep blue stateYesterday - California -
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