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Biden Says He Could Ask Congress to Pass Aid for ‘Catastrophic’ Helene Damage

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-President Biden is promising that help is on the way for survivors of Hurricane Helene…He also said he’s been in touch with local leaders about what they need to help the rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts...and that he’s looking to Congress to help fund it...The governor of one of the hardest hit states, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, said the situation there is "life or death." -It is just 36 days until Election Day…and a little more than 24 hours until the vice presidential candidates face off in their only debate… Democratic nominee Gov. Tim Walz has been prepping with 2020 presidential candidate and Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg...While Republican nominee Sen. JD Vance has been practicing with House Republican Whip Tom Emmer...Meanwhile, the top of both tickets have been focusing on hurricane relief efforts in the South...We’ll hear from both coming up... -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a rare direct message to the Iranian people today, saying Israel "stands with you". His message comes as Israeli special forces carried out raids inside Lebanon against Iranian-back Hezbollah targets and airstrikes hit inside Beirut's city limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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