White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later began her briefing on the offensive, calling out those who've questioned whether federal cuts to the NWS impacted staffing levels or forecasting abilities as the tragedy unfolded.

Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history

The downpours that swept away a children's summer camp and wreaked deadly havoc on huge areas of Texas caught holidaymakers by surprise. As the death toll passes 90 people, questions are being raised about whether adequate flood warnings were provided and why people weren't evacuated ahead of the deluge.

Just like during his first stint in the White House, President Donald Trump’s inaugural visit to Texas in his second term will be amid human tragedy.

"The agony that Texas is feeling right now…there aren't words to describe," Cruz told CBS News Texas on Monday.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz describes the grief in his state as the search for flood survivors intensifies.July 7, 2025