It’s discouraging that during this time when we have such a loss of life, and so many people’s lives have turned upside down, that people are playing politics with this,” Noem told NBC's Kristen Welker.

Texas lawmakers will start working on their response to the state’s deadly flooding when they meet later this month in a special session. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week ordered the Legislature to consider a series of topics related to the storm, starting with improving and strengthening early warning systems and emergency communications.

Mr. Trump, appearing concerned about the fallout from his administration’s decision to close the Epstein investigation, went on to plead with his followers to “not waste Time and Energy” on the disgraced financier and registered sex offender he once socialized with. He described Mr. Epstein in the post as “a guy who never dies.”

FEMA officials say Noem took days to sign off on the deployment of resources to assist with the search and recovery efforts.

Officials in Kerr County, where the majority of the deaths from the July 4 flash floods occurred, have yet to detail what actions they took in the early hours of the disaster.

Hours before a massive wall of floodwater barreled down a river in the heart of Texas Hill Country before sunrise on Friday, forecasters with the National Weather Service warned people that dangerous

President Trump visited central Texas to assess the damage from catastrophic flash flooding that left 120 dead. Amidst mounting questions about government response, Trump pledged support for new warning systems.

In response to the deadly flash floods in Texas, King County leaders are taking proactive measures to prevent a similar disaster.

Governor Abbott updates on Texas flood response with over 2,200 personnel deployed and various assistance measures in place.

The destructive fast-moving waters that began before sunrise Friday in the Texas Hill Country killed at least 43 people in Kerr County, authorities said Saturday, and an unknown number of people re…

Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.