Rep. Pete Sessions on Trump's visit to Texas
Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas joined President Trump on Friday for his tour of flooding damage in the Lone Star State. Sessions joins "The Takeout" to unpack the president's visit.
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Role of climate change in deadly Texas floods
Climate change likely played a role in the deadly Texas floods that have killed over 120 people, according to Texas A&M climatologist Jay Banner. CBS News' Jason Allen and Darren Peck have more.
Trump holds roundtable on deadly Texas floods
President Trump and local officials held a news conference Friday in Texas on the floods that have killed more than 120 people. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump heads to Texas to see flood damage
Central Texas is awaiting President Trump's visit to survey flash flooding damage and meet the families affected by the catastrophic weather event. CBS News' Karen Hua and Natalie Brand report.
How farmers are dealing with the aftermath of the Texas floods
Flash floods in Texas last week killed at least 121 people and left more than 170 missing. Farmers are now working to assess damage to their properties.
Trump headed to Texas to tour flood damage
President Trump is set to travel to Texas to visit the areas hit by catastrophic floods. This comes as questions loom about his administration's plans for FEMA, and how residents were notified about the weather events. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Texas overhauls anti-abortion program that spent millions with little oversight
After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas' funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers was riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.
Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas
Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and others rose rapidly.
How St. Louis is filling in "FEMA cracks"
On Thursday, the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, rolled out a $19.2 million investment plan to fill in what she calls "FEMA cracks" after destructive tornadoes in May. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Volunteers gather items found after Texas floods
Thousands of searchers are still racing against time, desperately scouring the rugged terrain for survivors of last week's deadly flash floods. As Karen Hua reports, even members of a Facebook group have joined the mission, recovering lost belongings and hoping to return them to their rightful owners.
Why is Texas' flash flood alley so dangerous?
After catastrophic floods hit Texas' Hill Country, many are asking about preparations for the next big flood. Jason Allen spoke to Jay Banner, climatologist at University of Texas at Austin, on the banks of the Guadalupe River.
Putting 33-year measles high in perspective
Measles cases across the U.S. have hit the highest level in 33 years, according to the CDC. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "The Takeout" to dive into the numbers.
Before-and-after images show RVs, homes swept away by Texas floods
Aerial images show destruction in Kerr County after deadly floods tore through Central Texas.
Trump to visit flood-ravaged Texas
President Trump and the first lady plan to visit flood-damaged areas of Texas on Friday. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting next month. He suggested the tariffs are partially in retaliation for the ongoing criminal trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of inciting a coup. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Flooded Texas county planned to start developing monitoring system in mid-July
Plans to develop a flood monitoring system in the Texas county hit hardest by deadly floods were scheduled to begin only a few weeks later.
Trump birthright citizenship order blocked
A federal judge on Thursday green-lit a class action lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship and issued a preliminary injunction blocking the order. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
More than 160 still missing from Texas floods
Recovery efforts are still ongoing after deadly floods struck Texas over the Fourth of July. CBS News' Karen Hua has the latest.
Officials on number of children killed in TX
Officials in Kerr County confirmed that at least 36 children were killed by the catastrophic floods in Central Texas. CBS News' Karen Hua has the latest.
Some Texas flood alerts delayed as officials waited for authorization, ex-official says
Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.
False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"
Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.
Young girls, Camp Mystic staff among those killed in Texas floods
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the more than 130 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
Texas floods death toll could rise
A Texas official said no person has been rescued alive from flood damage since Friday. This comes as the number of people missing remains above 150 and as questions remain about the emergency alerts preceding the catastrophic event. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Satellite photos show before and after Texas flooding
At least 120 people were killed and over 160 remained missing as of Tuesday evening after flooding hit Central Texas.
Ex-official says Texas flood alerts were delayed
John David Trolinger, former information technology director for Kerr County, helped install the area's CodeRED emergency alert system. He shared with Jason Allen what he heard on the emergency radio transmissions as the Guadalupe River was quickly rising.
Former FEMA administrator on Texas floods
As search and rescue teams in Central Texas look for the more than 160 people still missing from last week's flash floods, President Trump has signed a "federal disaster declaration" at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott. This allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deploy resources to the area, which comes not long after the president said he wanted to shut the agency down. Deanne Criswell, the FEMA administrator under President Biden, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Government shutdown begins as White House moves to cut billions in funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.
Investors are unfazed about the government shutdown. Here's why.
Data shows government shutdowns tend to have a modest impact on financial markets and the broader U.S. economy.
Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt retakes prime West Wing office space
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reclaiming the press secretary's traditional West Wing office — a roomy space with a fireplace.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz isn't part of Trump's Cabinet, sources say
President Trump has decided the position will not be a Cabinet-level post, according to several sources familiar with the matter.
NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.