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"One Nation" host Brian Kilmeade sounded off on President Biden's most recent gaffe as well as his interaction with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding Hurricane Ian.

WAUCHULA, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has agreed to help get internet to areas of Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. >> Read more trending news“They’ve donated the cost associated with all of the coverage, so we want to thank SpaceX and thank Elon Musk for that. Governor DeSantis Delivers an Update on Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers https://t.co/QkQMUztUdg — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 1, 2022DeSantis also said that Musk would also be repositioning the Starlink satellites over the affected areas, according to WINK. The Starlink kits are expected to arrive in counties in southwest Florida in the new few days, according to WPTV.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday will hold a news conference at the Hardee County Emergency Management office in Wachula.

Vice President Kamala Harris caused a stir Friday after she said the administration would take 'equity' into account when providing disaster relief to communities in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

If handled well, storms like Hurricane Ian can cement politicians' images as community leaders — competent and trusted to help constituents get what they need. If mishandled, they can mar legacies.

She talked with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the ex-president, who has indicated he plans to run for president in 2024.

The storm, which scarred a broad swath of Florida before its second landfall, will head weakened into the Southeast

Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the state isn't going to tolerate people trying to take advantage of those who have suffered after Hurricane Ian.

Despite the firmly established science linking climate change to more powerful hurricanes, as well as sea level rise that helps worsen their impact, many Florida Republican politicians, including the governor and both of its U.S. senators, have resisted government action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing warmer temperatures.

In 2018, when then-Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., was running for governor of Florida, he proudly distanced himself from the science of climate change. DeSantis’ record on climate change has been more mixed than his pugilistic comments might suggest. The impacts of climate change routinely pose challenges for coastal communities in Florida and elsewhere. Numerous studies have shown that hurricanes have become stronger because of climate change and many scientists say that effect was apparent in Irmaand Michael. In fact, 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers find climate change is primarily caused by humans, according to a 2021 survey of 88,125 climate studies.

Cooperation between DeSantis and President Biden has temporarily paused the rhetorical knife fight that was set to grow ahead of the midterms.

Biden did not take questions from the press or say if he would visit Florida, but said he was in continuous contact with Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Navigating one of his state's darkest moments, DeSantis, a Republican, must partner with a Democratic president he has spent the better part of two years demeaning. I don’t know, it remains to be seen.”Since his early years running for governor, DeSantis has been linked to Trump. In recent weeks, Florida under DeSantis' direction paid for two flights of migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. DeSantis was the latest GOP governor, frustrated over the federal government's response to policing the southern border, to transport the migrants to Democratic cities. Chris Christie, a Republican, and Democratic President Barack Obama felt political effects of a friendly greeting after Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Ian washed away several portions of the Sanibel Causeway, a series of bridges linking the island to the rest of the state. It will require structural rebuilds, Florida's governor says.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — (AP) — A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on coastal South Carolina on Friday, threatening the historic city of Charleston with severe flooding after the deadly storm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and trapped thousands in their homes. The hurricane tore through the park of about 60 homes, leaving many destroyed or mangled beyond repair, including Goodison’s. Hours after weakening to a tropical storm while crossing the Florida peninsula, Ian regained strength Thursday evening over the Atlantic. Ian made landfall in South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). National Guard troops were being positioned in South Carolina to help with the aftermath, including any water rescues.

Nancy Pelosi was blasted on Twitter for claiming during a Friday press conference that illegal immigrants should remain in Florida to "pick the crops."

Hurricane Ian continued to hammer the southeastern United States, making landfall in South Carolina two days after devastating parts of Florida. Biden is expected to visit Florida, as well as Puerto Rico, which is still recovering from being hit by Hurricane Fiona, on Monday . While both South Carolina and Georgia have declared states of emergencies, there were no evacuation orders. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster acknowledged that the storm had lessened in power but urged residents to remain vigilant.

After tearing across Florida and Cuba before that, Hurricane Ian made landfall for a third time Friday in South Carolina as forecasters warned of another potential "life-threatening storm surge" up and down the Carolina coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, the Category 1 storm came ashore in Georgetown, S.C., with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and higher gusts. President Biden said that he spoke with South Carolina Gov. “Storm surge is real, riptides are real,” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said on CNN. The president is expected to visit Florida and Puerto Rico — which is recovering from Hurricane Fiona — next week.

Navigating one of his state's darkest moments, DeSantis, a Republican, must partner with a Democratic president he has spent the better part of two years demeaning. Richard Conley, a University of Florida political science professor, said DeSantis is doing what he needs to do, pragmatically and politically. I don’t know, it remains to be seen.”Since his early years running for governor, DeSantis has been linked to Trump. In recent weeks, Florida under DeSantis' direction paid for two flights of migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. Chris Christie, a Republican, and Democratic President Barack Obama felt political effects of a friendly greeting after Hurricane Sandy.

Some state, county and city officials have even called the widespread destruction the result of 100-, 500- and 1,000-year floods. But what does it mean?

Critics are pointing to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) votes against Hurricane Sandy relief bills. A look at the specifics, and the GOP's broader wrestling with disaster relief.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has whipsawed his way through the national conversation this month, first by putting migrants on planes or buses to Democratic strongholds and then shifting to a more traditional role of crisis manager as one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. barreled into his state.

The Florida governor ‘put politics aside’ to ask Joe Biden for federal – unlike when he voted against help for Hurricane Sandy victims

Walt Disney World is starting to reopen its parks in phases on Friday after Hurricane Ian came through the area.

MSNBC host Joy Reid mocked Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., for having to go "hat in hand" seeking federal aid from President Biden for Hurricane Ian damage.

Some Central Florida counties were added to a list of those eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance.

Part of an iconic pier in Daytona Beach Shores has been damaged by Hurricane Ian.

A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida tries to recover from Hurricane Ian, the...

Ron DeSantis is set to hold a Friday morning briefing on the state’s response to Hurricane Ian. Ian brought devastating impacts to many communities throughout Florida on Wednesday and Thursday. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Florida works toward recovery as Hurricane Ian heads toward the CarolinasDeSantis is scheduled to speak in Tallahassee at 8:45 a.m.WFTV will provide live coverage of the governor’s briefing both on air and online. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Downtown Orlando A traffic sign falls in Downtown Orlando during Ian's winds. READ: Hurricane Ian: Here’s how to track power outages in Central FloridaClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

At least 44 people are dead after Hurricane Ian ripped across Florida, according to the latest numbers provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Joe Raedle/GettyRescue crews going house to house in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian have encountered harrowing scenes, including scores of stranded people and at least one house that was completely submerged with human remains inside.Kevin Guthrie, Florida’s emergency management director, said during a Friday morning press briefing that authorities are reviewing 21 fatalities to see if they’re related to the catastrophic hurricane. The death toll is expected to rise as many parts of Lee Co

A Politico piece asked if DeSantis was switching personas and acting uncharacteristically cooperative in order to govern Florida amid the destruction of Hurricane Ian.

A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting...

A revived Hurricane Ian has pounded coastal South Carolina after causing catastrophic damage in Florida.

Host Laura Ingraham discusses the primary focus points the Biden administration has chosen to focus on as midterm elections approach on "The Ingraham Angle."

Fox NewsJesse Watters attempted to make a wry dig at President Joe Biden on Thursday over his response to Hurricane Ian but came up empty after receiving pushback not from a Democratic-leaning guest but former George W. Bush deputy chief of staff Karl Rove.The Fox News host tried to give the impression that Biden has been dragging his feet about providing aid to storm-ravaged Florida, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis saying he is “thankful” for the help from the administration, which he has often criti

Karl Rove praised how Gov. Ron DeSantis has handled preventing Hurricane Ian from becoming political amid criticism from Democrats on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Hurricane Ian has knocked out power to millions in Florida, and some power lines will take long amounts of time to repair.

MSNBC political analyst David Jolly claimed that Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., will hypocritically turn into a “big government Republican" following Hurricane Ian.

President Biden visited the headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he was briefed on federal response efforts.

The storm, possibly the deadliest ever in Florida, isn’t just powerful; it’s unpredictable.

FOX Corporation is encouraging Fox News viewers to join the effort in aiding those impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Ian by donating to the American Red Cross.

Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction through central Florida, with extreme winds, heavy rains and a torrent of waters flooding in from the Gulf of Mexico.Roads and bridges were washed away, coastal cities were swamped and electrical systems were wrecked - leaving millions of homes and businesses without power. While the full scope of the disaster is not yet known, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says it will take years to rebuild.We'll hear an eyewitness account of the destruction in Ft. Myers and check in with NPR's Greg Allen in Sarasota, where many neighborhoods are flooded.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Large storms have a way of testing our state and national leaders, and of shaping their legacies.

"Hurricane dangers remain [even] after the storm," the National Weather Service tweeted on Thursday. "Watch out for downed power lines and damaged buildings. “So if you see a tree down with a downed power line, this is not the time to learn how to do a chainsaw. Harris recounted a tragic death that occurred after Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017. Hurricane Laura in 2020 caused 15 deaths in Louisiana, with at least seven of them occurring from carbon monoxide poisoning from generators.

Ron DeSantis, a possible 2024 contender, trolled the country with the idea that he would fly migrants in Texas to Delaware near the home of President Biden. A Google search of "DeSantis rips Biden" turns up plenty of examples of the would-be White House contender blasting Biden repeatedly, even dubbing him an "American Nero." Even just a few days ago, the White House was mum on whether Biden would meet with DeSantis before the hurricane hit. On Wednesday, shortly before Ian made landfall, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said "there's no politics in this," answering a question about a call earlier in the day between Biden and DeSantis. “DeSantis and Biden should each do what’s right for their shared constituents,” said Michael DuHaime, Christie’s 2016 campaign manager.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says relief and recovery is already going on "24/7" following Hurricane Ian. The state is working to reestablish telecommunications..

WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said "our entire country hurts" along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocked out power, forced people into shelters and raised fears of a "substantial loss of life." The president said he would also visit Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, that was slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Fiona. He urged those affected by Ian to take seriously the warnings from local officials to stay safe and remain indoors. Biden declared a major disaster in parts of Florida early Thursday at DeSantis' request, freeing up additional federal assistance to state and local governments and individuals. “They know how to do that.”Biden also spoke to the people of Puerto Rico, who are cleaning up and trying to rebuild after Hurricane Fiona ravaged the U.S. island territory before Ian pummeled Florida on Wednesday.

Responding to a reporter at FEMA headquarters, President Biden said his political differences with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has not gotten in the way of helping in recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian. “This is about saving people’s lives, homes and businesses,” Biden said. “It’s not a matter of my disagreements with him on other items.”

WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said "our entire country hurts" along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocking out electrical power and forcing people into shelters. Biden said he would visit Florida and meet with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis when "conditions allow." The president said he would also visit Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory that was slammed by Hurricane Fiona. "We know many families are hurting," Biden said at the Washington headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he was briefed on federal response efforts.

President Joe Biden says the entire United States "hurts" along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocked out power and raised fear of a "substantial loss of life.”.

Politico reported on Massachusetts Democrats urging Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to investigate Florida Gov. DeSantis' migrant "stunt."

After traveling Thursday to Southwest Florida to get a glimpse of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis described the impact on Lee...

Millions of Floridians are without power in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which now has its sights set on South Carolina. Here are some do's and don'ts of blackout safety.

President Biden said Hurricane Ian could potentially be the deadliest in Florida's history, pledging federal government support for the state's recovery after the Category 4 storm made landfall Wednesday . “This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida’s history,” Biden said while speaking at FEMA headquarters Thursday afternoon. Biden approved DeSantis’s request for a disaster declaration on Thursday morning, providing additional federal assistance to nine counties hit the hardest. “You’re looking at a storm that has changed the character of a significant part of our state,” DeSantis said. Asked about his relationship with DeSantis, Biden said, “It’s totally irrelevant, but I’ll answer it.

Videos showing before and after images from Florida show how quickly Hurricane Ian flooded parts of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island after the storm made landfall.

Hurricane Ian caused “historic” damage after making landfall in Florida, leaving more than 2.5 million without power. So there's going to be a lot of work to do," DeSantis added, calling it " basically a 500-year flood event ." “You’re looking at a storm that has changed the character of a significant part of our state,” DeSantis said. “This is going to require years of effort to rebuild." There was no official death count, with DeSantis saying there were two deaths possibly tied to the hurricane that had yet to be confirmed.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — (AP) — Rescue crews waded through flooded streets and used boats Thursday in a scramble to save people trapped after Hurricane Ian destroyed a cross-section of Florida and brought torrential rains that continued to fall. Forecasters predicted a northward turn toward South Carolina, and a hurricane warning was issued for the state’s coastline. The U.S. Coast Guard began rescue efforts around daybreak on barrier islands near where the Ian struck, DeSantis said. The hurricane center warned storm surge of 6 feet (1.83 meters) or more was possible from Daytona Beach, Florida, to north of Charleston, South Carolina. We’re still expecting quite a bit of rainfall,” Robbie Berg, senior hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center, said in an interview with The Associated Press.

President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a major disaster exists in Florida due to the lashing given to it by what is now Tropical Storm Ian, approving a request made by Gov. DeSantis the day prior.

Gov. Ron DeSantis updated Floridians at multiple news briefings Thursday to discuss the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian.

The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian’s passage has risen to four overall after an official said late Thursday that two residents of a hard-hit barrier island on Florida’s western coast were confirmed dead.

Florida’s property insurance market was already in peril.

Florida's governor and emergency management officials said Wednesday it was too late to evacuate from certain areas as Hurricane Ian closed in.

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamped southwest Florida, flooding streets and buildings, knocking out power to 2 million people and threatening catastrophic damage further inland.

As Florida braces for Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis held multiple news conferences Tuesday to warn against the storm’s impacts.

Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity.

As the state of Florida keeps a close eye on the path of Hurricane Ian, Central Florida’s theme parks are also making changes.

It’s been over a century since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has struck the Tampa Bay area, which blossomed from a few hundred thousand people in 1921 to more than 3 million today.

Immigration lawyer, Laura Quintero, with Quintero Fortich Legal, explained what a Temporary Protected Status is, also known as a TPS.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a briefing on Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian is nearing Cuba on a track to strike Florida as a Category 4 as early as Wednesday.

Democrats in Florida are trying to make inroads with Latino voters by focusing on gun safety.

Florida’s governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ian’s impact.

Authorities and residents in Florida are keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it rumbles through the Caribbean.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday expanded a previously-signed executive order to declare a statewide state of emergency.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency across his entire state as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength over the Caribbean and is forecast to become a major hurricane in coming days.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for an overhaul of Democrats' political strategy.

In one of the most politically competitive states in the U.S., the Democratic contender for Pennsylvania governor is waging a notably drama-free campaign.

Peter Antonacci, an attorney and lifelong Florida public servant who recently was head of the new statewide election crimes unit, has passed away.

As Florida braces for any potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9, the attorney general's office is taking steps to protect consumers from price gouging.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Friday across 24 counties that could potentially fall in the path of Tropical Depression 9, which is projected to become a Category 3 hurricane next week.

Nearly 2.43 million people in Florida are eligible for reductions or elimination of student-loan debt under a plan announced last month by President Joe Biden, according to numbers released Tuesday by the White House.

A South Florida state senator late Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial decision last week to fly migrants from Texas to Massachusetts and seeking to block similar flights in the future.

The people investigated by Governor Ron DeSantis’s election police are moving through the court system following their arrests.

Gov. Ron DeSantis explained at a news briefing Tuesday how operations at the Florida Panhandle led to him flying dozens of undocumented immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard earlier this month.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed legislation that would prohibit the purchase of lands near military bases by “China and other countries of concern.”

Kansas’ Democratic governor declares in a new television ad that she agrees men don’t belong in women’s sports.

Lawyers who are part of a civil rights group representing the migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard say they are seeking a nationwide injunction to stop future transports.

There are few places in the U.S. with a more deeply ingrained reputation as a refuge for immigrants than New York City.

Venezuelans have surpassed Guatemalans and Hondurans to become the second-largest nationality stopped at the U.S. border in August after Mexicans.

Officials in Delaware are preparing for the possible arrival of a plane carrying migrants from Texas.

As he defended sending migrants to “sanctuary jurisdictions,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday was hit with a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged Venezuelan migrants were lured with false promises to fly last week from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brevard County’s new supervisor of elections Tuesday.

The Republican governors of Florida and Texas have delivered migrants on planes and buses to Washington, D.

As Election Day approaches, the fight over mail-in ballots is back.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a one-year tax holiday on baby necessities and household items under $25 at a news conference in a Bradenton seafood restaurant Tuesday afternoon.

A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a state prosecutor suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis will remain out of office while his court case against the Republican governor moves to trial.

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting two historically Black colleges in South Carolina to push for voter registration.