Texas, Trump and flooding
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President Donald Trump lashed out a reporter who asked on Friday about flood warnings during a press conference in Kerrville, Texas on Friday afternoon. What To Know The reporter asked, "Families are upset because they say that warnings didn't go out in time,
The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
At least 120 people have been found dead since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the river and flowed through homes and youth camps in the early morning hours of July 4. Ninety-six of those killed were in the hardest-hit county in central Texas, Kerr County, where the toll includes at least 36 children.
The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.
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Texas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Religion and the river are constant Kerr County touchstones. As residents lean on their faith, they grapple with their relationship to the water.