Hes expected to land at Jfk Airport at any moment. The president will tour the damage from last weeks historic flooding in the northeast that killed at least 52 people in six states. Bidens visit coming just days after he travelled to louisiana to see destruction there from Hurricane Ida. The president first plans to go to central new Jersey Today Which W Which Was inundated with Torrential Rain Last week and then he heads to queens where a dozen people died most of them trapped in flooded basements. Meantime new York City officials plan on going doortodoor to make sure that residents apply for federal relief. President biden approving new major Disaster Declarations for parts of new york and new jersey to help with the recovery. Lets go to John Harwood now live at the White House with a preview of the president s visit. John, as we anticipate President Biden will land at any moment. Hes also expected to deliver remarks later in the day from queens. What are we expect to hear from the
Roads into rivers across new York City. Mayor Bill De Blasio issued a State Of Emergency and asking people to stay off the streets if possible. The Storm nearly shutting down the Citys Subway System which is still running with limited services. Video on Social Media showing port showing water pouring into the Subway station. Sandra massive flooding covering cars and pushing through front doors. John Fox Team Coverage on idas devastation. David miller live in the garden state. We begin with brian live in queen, the scene of tragedy. Right now we are talking about at least 20 people who have died in this historic Rainfall And Flash flooding between New York, New Jersey and pennsylvania. In New York 9 people died, 8 in queens and in their basement residential dwelling. This is an apartment where 4 feet of water rushed killing a 22 and 43yearold. It was a Mother And Son. The father and one son got out. A 2yearold Boy also died in a Basement Style apartments. We are talking about epic histo
The completion by August 31st depends on the taliban continuing to cooperate, allowing access to the airport for those who were transporting out and no disruptions to our operations. In addition, ive asked the pentagon and the State Department for Contingency Plans to adjust the timetable should that become necessary. As for what would make that necessary to stay longer, the president did not elaborate. He did, however, warn that each day on the ground increases the risk to americans and american forces, including isisk militants who are targeting the airport. He did not say that it was blocking afghans who wanted to flee from getting to the airport. Nor did he do what lawmakers on both sides of the aisle wanted. He did not commit to stay until they all got out. He did not say how many remained, but instead said Antony Blinken would supply that information tomorrow. He additionally said that the number when the evacuation began was probably lower than most people believe because, quote
Better. Each day of operations brings added risk to our troops. But the completion by August 31st depends on the taliban continuing to cooperate, and allow access to the airport for those who were transporting out and no disruptions to our operations. In addition, ive asked the pentagon and the State Department for Contingency Plans to adjust the timetable should that become necessary. As for what would make that necessary to stay longer, the president did not elaborate. He did, however, warn that each day on the ground increases the risk to americans and american forces as well as civilians including from isisk militants who he said are targeting the airport. I did not address the taliban blocking afghans who wanted to flee from getting to the airport, cutting othe road. Nor did he do what a number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle wanted, he did not commit to staying until they could all get out. The president also chose not to say how many americans remain. Instead saying Secr
Show taliban fighters beating on afghans, they are trying to sell themselves as a kinder and gentler taliban. Dana it says they will respect womens right despite evidence to the contrary. Bill Bidden Administration relying on the group to guarantee Safe Passage For Thousands Of Americans scattered all over the country with only one exit. Thats at the airport in kabul. Remember, six weeks ago the president insisted he did not trust the taliban. This morning the criticism about him and his decision continues unabated. Our government is putting faith in the taliban that their want for legitimacy and international rule is above their want to kill us. Theyre stuck between a rock and a hard place. They either tell americans to shelter in place and get the military into a Shooting War to get americans out. The taliban are a brutal regime and how they govern. Dana Mike Gallagher is standing by with reaction. Trey yengst the latest on the situation at the airport and lets go to the White House