The Memo: Hurricane politics scramble final stretch of Trump-Harris race
If the two hurricanes hit in quick succession, the final week of the presidential election could become extremely close and chaotic. Even though most Americans focus on the human toll caused by the one-two punch of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, this storm will inevitably become a major political issue. There are currently three ways current […]
Hurricane Milton ravages Tampa Bay cities as resourceful first responders help residents in need
Clearwater, Florida — Standard Apartments was not in a mandatory evacuation zone, so there was no flooding when Hurricane Helen passed through the area. The situation changed early Thursday morning as residents enduring Hurricane Milton began seeing water rising in parking lots and on the ground floors of apartment buildings. By 8 a.m., those who […]
7 Christian Organizations Providing Hurricane Relief and How You Can Support Them
The extensive damage and chaos that Hurricanes Helen and Milton left in their wake is tragic and heartbreaking. When Milton first made landfall Wednesday evening, it was a Category 3. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said: the hill Maximum wind speeds at landfall were expected to be 190 mph. This particular wind speed can cause significant […]
Follow The Money: Understanding FEMA’s disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath
It's hard to understand money when it comes to natural disasters. Will FEMA be able to adequately respond? Will residents receive money after their cars, homes, businesses and towns are destroyed by floods? Will Congress approve additional disaster relief in the short term and in the future? So let's follow the money. Reporter's Note: With […]
DeSantis again castigates Harris for trying to politicize hurricane disaster response: ‘She has no role in this process’
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis once again criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for trying to throw herself into disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Milton. DeSantis created comment When asked Thursday by a CBS News reporter about her accusation that he didn't respond to her calls to help affected residents, he responded: “As governor here, leading […]
US unemployment claims rise more than expected in wake of Hurricane Helene
FOX Business' Lydia Hu details the impact of Hurricane Helen on Varney & Company. Last week, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was much higher than expected, hitting a 14-month high. hurricane helen. Economists say Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida overnight, is likely to further impact the job market in the short term. […]
Military sends resources to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton
As recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, the U.S. military is deploying 6,500 Florida National Guard troops and an additional 3,000 troops from 19 other states to areas of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton. We're ready, we're putting in personnel. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at a briefing Thursday […]
Florida Escaped ‘Biblical’ Catastrophe Thanks to Hurricane Milton’s Weakening, DeSantis Says
Florida avoided the “worst-case scenario” from Hurricane Milton, but remains severely damaged and will take time to recover, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday morning after the storm hit the coast. . Milton made landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 3 hurricane. While this is a large storm, it was not even close to the Category […]
FACT CHECK: No, Viral Montage Does Not Solely Depict Hurricane Milton
Four of the video clips depict different storms. One video clip was created by a VFX artist. Fact check: hurricane milton landed It struck Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, leaving more than 2 million Floridians without power. The storm caused massive flooding and tornadoes, according to Associated Press. Post made with X It claims […]
Biden suggests Trump 'get a life' after false hurricane claims
President Biden said Thursday that former President Trump “deserves to save lives” amid false claims by Trump and his allies about the federal response to recent hurricanes. “Mr. President Trump, former President Trump, please save lives and help these people,” Biden said in White House remarks about Hurricane Milton. Asked if he had talked to […]