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Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Texas counties hit by floods, aiming to include them in a Major Disaster Declaration.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra CardonaKERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the stricken Hill Country region,

ABC News reported that the death toll from the flooding that ravaged Central Texas over the 4th of July weekend had reached 133. Many Democrats, following the tragedy, are highly critical of the Trump administration — arguing that draconian cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) will make disasters worse.

Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental changes to FEMA under the Trump administration.

This footage shows the town of Richland Spring, Texas, USA, still suffering with heavy rainfall following the severe floods which first started from a storm on the 4th of July, 2025. The video shows strong rain pelting the ground and creating pools of water in the grass.

Joined by first lady Melania Trump and officials, Trump surveyed the devastation and met with victims' families and emergency responders.