Like this when a crisis hits, when our fellow citizens cry out in need, none of that matters. We are not talking about politics now. We have to get together and get this solved. We need a lot of help. We look out for one another and we pulled together and we pitch in and we persevere and we pull it through. That is the american spirit. That is what made america originally great and that is why today i have come to valdosta with large semi trucks, many of them, filled with Relief Aid and a Tanker Truck full of gasoline. We have a couple of the big Tanker Trucks filled with gasoline which they cant get now. We will be working to distributed throughout the day. I want to thank Franklin Graham and everyone. You people are fantastic. And people appreciate you very much. [applause] for the incredible Partnering And Work thAt They have done not only here but all the time. They seem to be the first ones at areas that need help. A short time ago i received a briefing on the situation here and v
John and sandra. Good Afternoon Everybody and this continues to be this story today. Former President Trump on the ground in Hardhit Georgia where hurricane helenes Death Toll now tops 120 people who were killed in this tremendous door making it one of the deadliest in decades. Youre going to be stronger, a better and youre going to learn a lot from it. And we pray to god for those who have been so badly injured and in particular for the people who were no longer with us. Martha around 2 Million are without power, hundreds of people are reported missing. Vice president harris will get a briefing in washington later Today And President biden says he will travel to the area but he has been in Command Quote on the phone. Why werent you there in washington commanding this this weekend . President Joe Biden i was on the phone for at least two Hours Yesterday and the day before as well. Martha lets bring in Jerry Baker, editor at large for the Wall Street Journal and Wall Street contributor.
Across six states. A Bridge Collapsing into a raging river. Communities cult off tonight. Families in asheville, North Carolina, without food, electricity, cell service. Cars lined up for more than a mile, just to get gas. Tonight, Vice President harris cutting her Campaign Schedule short, turning her attention to storm relief, meeting with fema, and speaking with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Authorities in North Carolina had asked the administration to wait before traveling there, given the emergency. And tonight, former president Donald Trump traveling to the Storm Zone in georgia. Tonight, the developing headline. Israeli troops expected to launch limited Ground Raids into lebanon, just days after the killing of the leader of hezbollah. Here in the u. S. , the economy, and tonight, the potentially crippling port strike, now just hours away. Were monitoring this. Up to 45,000 Dock Workers along the East Coast and the Gulf Set to walk off the job at midnight. What this could mean for
John good Evening And Welcome to washington. Im John Roberts in for bret baier. Next promised Military Operation is underway. Plus, we look at the number of migrants released into the united states who were convicted of violent crimes. And with a possible strike at sea ports on the horizon, retailers are preparing for supply shortages. John but, first, breaking tonight, officials say hundreds could be dead in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Confirming those numbers iS Proving difficult. Millions of people are without Power And Cell service. In North Carolina, the lack of Communication Services have prompted hundreds of Missing Persons reports with many others still stranded in their homes due to high floodwaters. Correspondent Steve Harrigan is in asheville, North Carolina tonight, where he has been surveying the devastation. Steve. Good evening, john. The mayor put it simply she said we need everything. Everything is just. Wiped out and washed away. Our whole house. Roads and bridg
Underwater days after helenes blast. North carolina hit hard. Communities including asheville Cut Off. Millions without power. The race against time. Hundreds unaccounted for. Our team in the Storm Zone. And the storm impacting the 2024 race. Donald trump touring the damage in georgia. Kamala harris cutting a Campaign Trip short to return to d. C. For a fema briefing. It comes as their Running Mates gear up for tomorrow Nights Debate. Just in tonight, u. S. Officials saying israel appears to have begun a limited Ground Incursion inside lebanon. After a series of small raids. Our Richard Engel in beirut tonight. The dangerous midair encounter. A russian plane nearly colliding with a u. S. Fighter jet. The massive outage for verizon. Tens of thousands of reports of Service Disruptions. The man who served more than 20 years for a murder he didnt commit. Our cameras in court for the moment he is exonerated. And our conversation. We ask how does it feel to get his good name back. And celebr