Today marks one year since Hamas terrorists attacked Israeli communities near Gaza, killing more than 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage, leading to the most significant regional conflict in years. Israelis are holding vigils and somber ceremonies to commemorate the deadliest attack in the country’s history. The war in Gaza continues, and Israel is now fighting on a new front against the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group.
Millions in Florida are on high alert as the state prepares for the possibility of another devastating hurricane, coming less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast. Hurricane Milton is expected to land as a major hurricane on Florida’s west coast around midweek. More than three-quarters of Florida’s counties are now under a state of emergency.
Pressure is mounting on House and Senate leadership to call lawmakers back to Washington to allocate additional funds to FEMA. President Biden wrote to Congress over the weekend, highlighting the funding shortfall, particularly within the Small Business Administration’s disaster recovery program. However, lawmakers are divided on the necessity of emergency funding. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) noted that states will need time to assess the actual damages from Hurricane Helene.
