President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by catastrophic flooding.

Emergency responders continue to search for missing people and local police said efforts have been slowed by "sightseers who are making things worse."

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.

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According to the MSNBC host, the president’s comments about the decor reveal exactly where his “head is at” as rescue efforts continue.

President Donald Trump travels to Texas on Friday amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the devastating floods, as well as questions about the federal response -- including FEMA's fate -- that he has so far avoided.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Sen. Chuck Schumer for spreading "falsehoods" about President Trump's role in Texas flood disaster.

The White House slammed critics who said cuts made to the National Weather Service contributed to key forecast warnings ahead of deadly flooding in Texas last week.

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.