Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
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Destruction, death and heroism emerge in the wake of Hurricane Milton
Florida authorities began assessing the damage left by Hurricane Milton's passage across the state, after a night of high winds, torrential rain and storm surge.21 minutes ago -
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Biden urges Congress to pass more hurricane aid after Milton landfall
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, ...51 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief
President Joe Biden joined the growing calls to reconvene Congress in the wake of the devastation in the south by back-to-back hurricanes as funding reached dire levels.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Tampa Congresswoman urges Congress to return to pass disaster funding
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in Florida and asks Congress to return to approve more disaster funding.2 hours ago -
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No apology for paedophile head's victims
Liz Saville Roberts says a duty of care was owed to children in education.3 hours ago -
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Biden suggests Trump 'get a life' after false hurricane claims
President Biden on Thursday said that former President Trump "should get a life" amid false claims from Trump and his allies about the federal response to the recent hurricanes. “Mr. President ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden: Congress should come back to fund storm response
One day after Hurricane Milton struck Florida, the president called on lawmakers to return from their preelection recess to approve more money for a fund that helps small businesses recover.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden slams Trump for 'onslaught of lies' about federal hurricane response
President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for an "onslaught of lies" about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.10 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Sarasota County emergency management chief on Hurricane Milton's damage and recovery efforts
Some of the biggest concern after Hurricane Milton's landfall is for the City of Sarasota. Sarasota County emergency management chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the damage ...10 hours ago -
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Biden tells Florida residents, "We've got your back" after Milton
President Biden said Wednesday that thousands of federal personnel are ready to offer assistance with 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. CBS ...10 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Milton’s Path of Destruction, and a First Biden-Netanyahu Call in Months
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A woman called 911 after 100 raccoons surrounded her home
Almost 100 raccoons in Poulsbo, Washington, surrounded a woman's home, prompting her to call 911 after she was unable to get inside.14 hours ago -
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More than 100 CEOs call for climate action even as divide emerges
Business leaders rally for support ahead of UN COP29 summit despite many global companies backtracking19 hours ago - Climate -
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Biden didn't know Ron DeSantis had refused to take Harris' call when he praised him as 'gracious'
President Joe Biden hadn’t been briefed about a back-and-forth between Florida Gov.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies, Forcing Emergency Landing
The airline said the pilot had lost consciousness during the flight, which was headed to Istanbul from Seattle.21 hours ago - Travel -
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Middle East crisis live: Israel says Iran strike will be ‘lethal, precise, surprising’; Biden tells Netanyahu to ‘minimise harm’ to Lebanese civilians
Defence minister says ‘they won’t understand what happened and how’; White House releases callout from call between US and Israeli leaders. We have more reports coming in of deadly Israeli attacks ...22 hours ago - Israel -
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Biden-Netanyahu call fails to dispel doubts over US ability to sway Israel
Washington fears its ally will over-reach and that it requires a better long-term vision for its place in the Middle East23 hours ago - Israel -
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FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...Yesterday -
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The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call
The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Amazon cashierless tech competitor Grabango shutters after failing to secure funding
Grabango had inked deals with grocers including Aldi and Giant Eagle, along with convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.Yesterday -
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Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden rips Trump’s hurricane claims as 'un-American,' calls for him to stop
President Biden on Wednesday called former President Trump’s claims about Hurricane Milton hitting Florida “un-American” and said he should stop spreading disinformation about the government's ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden holds ‘direct and productive’ call with Netanyahu as Israel weighs Iran retaliation
NBC News Correspondent Erin McLaughlin joins Meet the Press NOW to report on Wednesday’s 30-minute phone call between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as Israel considers ...Yesterday -
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Biden condemns misinformation about hurricane
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Latest federal Hurricane Milton briefing with Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris heard from federal officials leading efforts to prepare for Hurricane Milton's expected historic impact. The storm will make landfall in Florida ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden Accuses Trump of ‘Outright Lies’ About Hurricane Response
President Biden expressed concern that misinformation would undermine confidence in the response to Hurricane Milton.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Watch live: Biden gives remarks on Hurricane Milton
President Biden is slated to provide an update on the federal government's preparation and response to Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida as early as Wednesday evening. ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden condemns spread of 'reckless' disinformation about federal response to hurricanes
During a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton, President Biden denounced the "reckless, irresponsible and relentless" spread of disinformation about the federal government's response to ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden rips 'beyond ridiculous' hurricane claims from Greene
President Biden on Wednesday blasted former President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for spreading what he called “irresponsible” and “beyond ridiculous” falsehoods around severe ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden, Harris getting Hurricane Milton briefing
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are being briefed on the latest Hurricane Milton preparations. The Biden administration has been in contact with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -