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Hurricane Milton Approaching Florida As Death Toll Rises

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

As the southeast United States grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a new threat looms on the horizon in the form of Hurricane Milton. With a death toll on the rise and a quarter of a million people still without basic necessities like power and water, the region faces further challenges as Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm, is projected to make landfall in Florida.

The political landscape is also heating up as the 2024 election approaches, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump engaged in a contentious battle over the federal response to Hurricane Helene. Trump has criticized the administration's handling of the disaster relief efforts, while Harris has fired back, accusing Trump of spreading misinformation.

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