According to four individuals familiar with the matter, President-elect Donald Trump intends to appoint Republican Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing backlash for reportedly skipping hurricane preparedness briefings as the death toll for the disastrous Hurricane Helene rises to over 160 deaths so far.
Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had spoken with tech mogul Elon Musk, coming to an agreement where the two will work together and collaborate by providing Starlink internet service to individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene who are in dire need of communication services.
At least 120 people have been killed across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The tragic circumstances have led to catastrophic flooding, leaving residents stranded and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Tropical storm Debby has claimed at least four lives in Florida as of Monday morning.
Thousands are now under evacuation orders in Northern California due to fast-moving wildfires that have traveled to scorch over 3,000 acres.