Maui wildfires much of which she briefed the president on last night. She has been in the hawaii since 2 00 a. M. Saturday morning. She is still there right now. But before i do that i want to once again say as a president said last week that he and the first lady are praying for families who are grieving their loved ones and for everyone that has suffered devastating losses of land and property as a result of the wildfires in maui. The president continues to stay closely engaged with his team to ensure a robust whole of government response continues. Yesterday he received two briefings from administrator criswell on the ongoing response. The president has stayed engaged with the hawaiian governor and they have spoken twice in recent days to make sure he gets every resource he needs. The president also spoke by phone on friday with the senator. With all of these officials the president has had a comprehensive discussion about the remaining challenges that need to prioritize the safety
Mission, texas. Whats the story where you are there now . John, good afternoon to you. Our viewers might remember the day before title 42 ended back in may, dhs Secretary Mayorkas held a Press Conference at the white house where he promised there would be stiffer consequences for anybody caught crossing the border illegally after the end of title 42. What he had to say back then. I want to be very clear. Our borders are not open. People who cross our border unlawfully and without a legal basis to remain will be promptly processed and removed. Will be promptly removed, he said at the time. Well, that is not reality what we are seeing on the ground here in the Rio Grande Valley, we see mass releases of migrants taking place from the federal government. Our Team Shooting this video, Catholic Charities of Rio Grande Valley here in the mcallen area, we watched bus load of bus load dropped off, mostly family units, once they get to the charity they will be helped with travel, and dates in th
36 dead. Take a look. This is the island of maui. The resort of lahaina. Some reported jump in ocean to escape the fires. Thousands are now staying in emergency shelters. This is the aftermath. Hurricane dora is close meaning those strong winds spread fire. Lets listen to what President Biden has had to say. I lets listen to what President Biden has had to say lets listen to what President Biden has had to say. I want to say a word about the devastating has had to say. I want to say a word about the devastating wildfires has had to say. I want to say a word about the devastating wildfires that | about the devastating wildfires that has claimed at least 36 lies in how i. We havejust approved it major Disaster Declaration for hawaii which will get aid into the hands of people needing help now. Anyone who was lost a loved one, whose home has been damaged or destroyed, will get help immediately. I directed that we serve support to these great firefighters and First Responders and Emergency
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Maui, the death toll is soaring as we get new reports from the devastation. And back in court. Donald trumps legal team is about to appear before the judge in the 2020 election case for the first time, as prosecutors are now asking to start the trial in january. What is the judge going to say . Five americans wrongly detained in iran on the verge of freedom after the u. S. Strikes a deal with tehran. Im john berman with kate bolduan. This is cnn news central. This morning the scenes in parts of maui are apocalyptic as Rescue Crews Reach new areas. The death toll rose sharply overnight to 55. The governor estimates some 80 of lahaina were destroyed. When the mayor said its all gone, its all gone. Its all gone. Its gone. Im telling you, none of its there. Its all burned to the ground. The mayor says the death toll is likely to rise. They have only been able to count bodies found outside structures and many people are still unaccounted for. Today Search And Rescue teams from california an