President Donald Trump is touring the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the crisis as well as questions about the federal response -- including the fate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- that he has so far avoided.

Live updates and the latest news as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour the Texas flood devastation and the U.S. prepares to impose blanket tariffs on trading partners.

President Trump defended his administration's response to the Texas Hill Country flooding after surveying the damage and meeting with victims' families on Friday in Kerrville. The big picture: The president's visit comes amid questions about the federal response to the flooding,

Joined by First Lady Melania Trump and officials, Trump surveyed devastation and met with victims' families and emergency responders.

By James Oliphant and Helen Coster WASHINGTON (Reuters) -In the days since flash flooding killed at least 120 people in Texas, President Donald Trump has pledged unwavering support for the deep-red state,

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas to witness the destruction from the floods and meet with first responders.

In early July 2025, a screenshot claimed to show a real Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald Trump calling on people to forget the "Epstein files" and focus on the "beautiful young girls" who died in the Texas flash floods over the Fourth of July. Per the screenshot, Trump wrote:

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.