Disaster Overview & Impact - The community and nation are deeply affected by the significant loss of life along the Guadalupe River [1] - Over 160 people in Kerr County are still missing [5] - A memorial has been set up along the Guadalupe River to honor the victims [3][4][5] Accountability & Preventability - Officials were warned about the potential for a severe flooding event as early as October [2] - There is growing evidence that officials could have and should have done more to prevent the tragedy [8] - A special legislative session is scheduled for July 21st to address these issues [8] - The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House in Texas will conduct joint investigations to understand the facts leading to the event [9] - Local officials requested a siren system multiple times, but the state denied the request [10][11] Emergency Response & FEMA Involvement - FEMA instituted a policy requiring all expenses over $100,000 to be approved directly by the Homeland Security Secretary, raising questions about potential delays in emergency relief [22][23] - Kerr County did not alert cell phones as the flooding began, and there were delays in sending out code red alerts [24][25] - The FEMA administrator has not been visible or involved in the disaster response, raising questions about FEMA's autonomy [17][18][20]

Today, multiple Democratic lawmakers, including some from Texas, are formally demanding answers from the administration about the impact of budget cuts and DHS policies on the government's ability to respond to the devastating floods. Texas Democratic Congressman Greg Quesar is one of them, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and he joins me now. Congressman, it's good to have you on the program again.What are the specific concerns both that you've heard raised but also the questions you want ans ...

today. Um we filed for um $20 million in damages um against the Trump administration uh because of um the um um unconstitutional and unlawful arrest and all these um conditions that I was put under. It's clear to me it's it's it's either the 20 million or an official apology from the administration because ultimately my goal is not selfenrichment.I don't want this money just because I need I I need I need money. What I want is actually accountability. Real real accountability.So if President Trump apologize ...

Search continues this morning in Texas as officials say more than 170 people now are still missing in last week's deadly flooding. Teams fanning out by air, water, land, even on horseback in the aftermath of a disaster that has killed at least 120 people across six counties. Five campers and one counselor remain missing from Camp Mystic, where more heartbreaking stories of loss are coming to light with each passing day.like eight-year-old camper Mary Kate Jacobe, her family says, quote, "She entered the gat ...

Law Enforcement & Community Relations - The report suggests that the deployment of law enforcement by the current administration is perceived as terrorizing communities [1] - The use of masked ICE agents is seen as eroding trust between the public and law enforcement [4] - Concerns are raised that masked agents make it difficult to distinguish between legitimate law enforcement and imposters, potentially endangering public safety [3][4] Constitutional & Legal Issues - The report highlights the debate around the legality and appropriateness of federal law enforcement personnel wearing masks, referencing both federal and California state laws [2] - The need for court intervention to stop profiling and potential unconstitutional actions is emphasized [1] Political Accountability & Transparency - The report criticizes the lack of accountability for masked agents and the failure of an amendment to require unmasking [6][7] - Republican colleagues are questioned for not supporting legislation requiring unmasking [8] - The administration is accused of prioritizing a lack of accountability [7] Safety & Security - The report argues that masked agents are making communities less safe [3] - The speaker is repeating the point of this is all about safety [9]

Core Argument - The interconnectedness of destinies is essential for durable peace settlements, regardless of different backgrounds and lived experiences [9] - Peace requires long, slow, patient dialogues that acknowledge wounds, hold all accountable, and allow for disagreement without tearing each other apart [10][11] - Reclaiming space for constructive conversations across divides is crucial for fostering a more loving and caring world [12][13] Societal Issues - The root of violence often stems from patriarchy, misogyny, and a violent inclination to control those perceived as weaker [7] - War speaks louder than wisdom, and power flexes its muscles instead of its mind, hindering real peace settlements [9][10] - Conflict-related sexual violence is a severe issue, and bringing such tragedies to light is essential [4] Call to Action - Individuals should create spaces for peace and conversations on a loving and caring world [15] - Conversation is not the opposite of conflict but the beginning of change [16] - Refusing to silence shared humanity is crucial for achieving peace [14]

And good evening. We come on the air tonight from Texas's Hill Country. Just below us is the Guadalupe River and you can see the destruction it carved out in parts of central Texas.Down there is where the river stands tonight. And we wanted to show you how high it rose, more than 30 feet, even higher from where we are broadcasting live tonight, wiping out everything in its way. And today we were with rescuers digging into mangled cars caked in mud along river banks.Crews setting out on airboats and diving i ...

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