Congress already faces a daunting legislative session when it returns to Washington on Tuesday. But the massive destruction left in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey in Texas and Louisiana adds even more urgency — and fiscal maneuvering — as lawmakers craft a spending bill to keep the federal government operating.
On Friday’s broadcast of PBS’ “Washington Week,” Texas Tribune Washington Bureau Chief Abby Livingston argued that the post-Harvey flooding is a disaster that is as much man-made as it is natural. Livingston said, “I do think that there is a conversation happening about Houston and
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that Hurricane Harvey gives Republicans a reason to not build a border wall or crack down on immigration.
During Friday’s Weekly Address, President Trump told victims of Hurricane Harvey, “[W]e are with you every single step of the way. We will help you recover. We will help you rebuild. We will support you today, tomorrow, and the day
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” House Democratic Caucus Chairman Representative Joe Crowley (D-NY) stated that Hurricane Harvey is a chance to show that the government is good sometimes and Democrats should say they support taking care of people “who
A Houstonian patrolling her neighborhood put potential curfew breakers and looters on notice with a video on her Facebook page.
During an interview broadcast on Thursday’s edition of CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time,” Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) expressed hope that President Trump would learn from the post-Hurricane Harvey unity in Houston and stop dividing the country. Sanders said, “I think the
During an interview broadcast on Thursday’s edition of CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time,” Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) argued that it is “pretty dumb” not to ask if Hurricane Harvey and its intensity is partially due to climate change. Sanders said, “I think it
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House,” former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy under President Obama Richard Stengel argued that Hurricane Harvey is a partially man-made disaster and expressed concern with Vice President Mike Pence saying that southeast
Congress is already facing a massive legislative calendar when it returns to Washington: a spending bill to fund the government, dealing with the debt ceiling, the fate of Obamacare, and tax reform, the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Harvey in Texas will be added to the “To Do” list.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “CNN Newsroom,” Representative Brian Babin (R-TX) reported that flooding has trapped him in his Woodville, TX home with his family. Babin said, “I’m in the middle of Tyler County, TX, in our county seat of Woodville.
Thousands of people were trapped in their homes after Tropical Storm Harvey dropped record amounts of rain on Houston in recent days. But a few were trapped inside the El Bolillo bakery when the flood waters came and they decided to make lemonade out of lemons.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” Washington Post Weather Editor Jason Samenow argued that global warming cause some increase in Hurricane Harvey’s intensity. Samenow said, “If we look back at the temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, back in the winter,
While discussing President Trump’s visit to Texas on Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski stated that there are questions about Trump’s personality and that being “human and empathetic” is foreign to him. Brzezinski acknowledged that the president
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN Tonight,” CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen criticized the lack of talk about climate change President Trump and argued climate change contributes to things like Hurricane Harvey. Gergen began by praising Trump’s visit to Texas.
More than half of the domestic oil refinery capacity is on the Gulf Coast where operations are threatened by tropical storm Harvey.
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson argued that the impact of Hurricane Harvey was increased by climate change and the president should talk about climate change. Robinson said, “It’s going to be enormously expensive. It’s going to take
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jeff Zeleny stated that President Trump has shown “Very little” in terms of empathy or emotion during his visit to Texas after Hurricane Harvey. Zeleny said that Trump
First Lady Melania Trump left for Texas wearing high heels but — shockingly — changed to more practical shoes on the flight from D.C.
While discussing Hurricane Harvey with former FEMA Director of Public Affairs Rafael Lemaitre on Tuesday’s edition of CNN International’s “CNN Newsroom,” host John Vause stated that it’s “ironic” that President Trump rolled back a regulation put in during the Obama
Most parents who visit furniture stores with small children spend time keeping the little ones from jumping on beds or spreading out on couches.
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” CNN Senior Legal Analyst and New Yorker Staff Writer Jeffrey Toobin stated that climate change is a part of the story of Hurricane Harvey. Toobin said, “I think one question we should ask,
On Monday’s “MSNBC Live,” Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) stated that Hurricane Harvey has done damage on a historic scale and the flooding in Houston is worse than anything ever seen before. He also said that he spent yesterday trying to
On Monday’s broadcast of “CNN Newsroom,” James Lee Witt, who served as Director of FEMA under President Clinton, stated that normal rainstorms are leaving six to seven inches of rain thanks to climate change and more has to be done
Heavy rains and flooding are predicted for the coastal regions of Texas as the once and future Tropical Storm Harvey approaches. Currently, Harvey is expected to re-organize Wednesday.
