House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives
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Tropical Storm Milton likely to become major hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton is likely to become a major hurricane in three days as it aims for Florida's already storm-battered west coast, federal forecasters said Saturday.57 minutes ago - Florida -
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White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation. The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the ...2 hours ago -
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House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives
The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would be ...5 hours ago -
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Historic Biltmore Estate shutters after floods from Hurricane Helene ravage Asheville
America’s largest privately-owned estate has abruptly shut down in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused extensive flooding and building damage along the 8,000 acre property.6 hours ago -
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Search efforts continue after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than a week since Hurricane Helene crashed ashore, and the full extent of the storm's damage is still unknown as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power and other ...10 hours ago -
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Telecom providers operate emergency communications after Hurricane Helene
When critical infrastructure like utility lines and cell phone towers go down, emergency response teams from telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon step in with an arsenal of equipment ensuring ...11 hours ago -
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Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
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North Carolina's massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...Yesterday -
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Trump’s False Claims About FEMA’s Response to Hurricane Helene
The former president falsely accused the Biden administration of spending disaster funding on migrants, neglecting areas that had voted for Republicans and ignoring a call from a Republican governor.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Buttigieg counters Musk claim of Fema blocking Starlink from hurricane relief
The billionaire’s accusations about his satellite internet company are, Fema and transportation secretary say. Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, shot down criticism by Elon Musk on the ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.Yesterday -
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Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.Yesterday -
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Death toll reaches more than 200 in US states hit by hurricane
Torrential rain and mudslides in inland regions leave many unaccounted for in remote communitiesYesterday -
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Watch live: Trump, Kemp tour Hurricane Helene damage in Georgia
Former President Trump is taking time off the campaign trail Friday morning, linking up with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) to survey the damage left by Hurricane Helene in the battleground state. The ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.Yesterday -
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Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Friday afternoon. The briefing comes a day after President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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White House bashes GOP 'lies' about FEMA funds
The White House bashed Republicans on Friday for what it argues are lies about the Hurricane Helene federal response effort. The White House focused on the claim that the Federal Emergency ...Yesterday -
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene surpasses 200 people as cleanup continues
President Biden visited Georgia and Florida on Thursday to see the impact of Hurricane Helene for a second day. The death toll from the historic storm has now surpassed 200 people over six states, ...Yesterday -
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Florida man rescues neighbors on surfboard after Helene floods island city
Marty Thomas’s heroics on Indian Rocks Beach one of few uplifting stories after storm kills at least 200 people. A man living in a Florida island city that was inundated with Hurricane Helene ’s ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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US troops deploy after Hurricane Helene
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Guard responds to Hurricane Helene The U.S. has deployed ...2 days ago -
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Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...2 days ago -
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Watch live: Biden gives remarks in Georgia on Hurricane Helene recovery
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday to witness the damage Hurricane Helene has had on the southeastern U.S. and provide an update on recovery efforts in the wake of the ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Watch live: Nexstar holds telethon to raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery
Nexstar Media Group — the parent company of The Hill and NewsNation — is holding a digital telethon Thursday to help raise money for Hurricane Helene recovery. Helene made landfall last week as a ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene: over 200 dead as search for missing people continues
Hurricane that made landfall as category 4 last week is described as one of deadliest storms in US history. A week after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the US, search-and-rescue teams continue ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene's death toll tops 200
At least 202 storm-related deaths have now been confirmed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, making it the deadliest storm to hit the United States in decades. Meanwhile, the search for survivors and ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene live updates: Helene death toll reaches 200
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.2 days ago -
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Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene death toll nears 200, deadliest since Katrina
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is still being felt across the South as the death toll rises to nearly 200. Communities across the region continue to struggle without vital supplies like ...2 days ago -
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