President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE is set to travel to Houston Friday to meet with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and local leaders after a rare bout of severe winter weather left dozens dead and millions without power for multiple days. The visit will mark Biden’s third official trip as president and his first to a disaster-stricken area. In addition to addressing the storm response, he’s also expected to visit a facility distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The White House says Biden will spend much of the day with Abbott, who has faced significant criticism for how the state handled the storm. More than 4 million people were without power for days as temperatures plunged below freezing and many were eventually left without water as well. Louisiana and Oklahoma suffered significant storm damage as well. ADVERTISEMENT "They'll be surveying the damage and I'm sure [Biden will] be getting an update and briefings from him directly,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki Jen Psaki Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president Overnight Defense: Biden sends message with Syria airstrike | US intel points to Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing | Pentagon launches civilian-led sexual assault commission Biden administration to give Congress full classified briefing on Syria strikes by next week MORE told reporters Thursday. Biden is also expected to meet with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Sylvester Turner Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip Houston mayor: Biden visit 'would not be a distraction' MORE (D), his office told The Hill. Biden is scheduled to tour the Harris County Emergency Operations Center. He and first lady ...
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Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm
President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE spent Friday in Texas receiving a briefing on the recent winter storm and surveying a local food bank, pledging to help the state recover from the effects of harsh weather and power outages. "Our prayers are with you in the aftermath of this winter storm," Biden said in remarks at NRG Stadium in Houston. "We will be true partners to help you recovery and rebuild from these storms and this pandemic and this economic crisis. We are in for the long haul." Biden spent most of the day with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and was briefed on ongoing recovery efforts at the Harris County Emergency Operations Center. Biden was told of ongoing efforts to repair water systems in Harris County, where 57,000 residents remain under boil water notices. ADVERTISEMENT He and first lady Jill Biden Jill Biden Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by The AIDS Institute - Senate ref axes minimum wage, House votes today on relief bill Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip MORE later toured the Houston Food Bank, where they met with local volunteers. Biden also met with Sen. John Cornyn John Cornyn Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Partisan headwinds threaten Capitol riot commission Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip MORE (R-Texas), Democratic Reps. Sylvia Garcia Sylvia Garcia Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip K Street navigates virtual inauguration week MORE , Sheila Jackson Lee Sheila Jackson Lee Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm ...
NYPD: 1 Killed, 3 Hurt In Stabbing Linked To Illegal Brooklyn Gambling Den
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — An attempted robbery of an illegal gambling den in a Brooklyn basement likely led to a deadly quadruple stabbing, police said. One man died and three others were hurt. Police are searching for up to five suspects in the case, CBS2’s Christina Fan reported Saturday. READ MORE: Power Being Restored To Co-Op City After Elderly Woman Collapsed, Died Climbing Stairs To Apartment During Outage A witness in video from the scene late Friday night can be overhead telling police she saw several people running toward a car after the attack. The stabbing happened around 9:30 p.m. on the sidewalk near 57th Street and 7th Avenue in Sunset Park . READ MORE: Rally Against Attacks On Asian Community Expected To Draw Large Crowds At Foley Square Officers arrived and found the four victims on the ground in pools of blood. A 46-year-old man died from his injuries, two suffered non-life-threatening injuries and another man was treated at the scene. So far no arrests have been made. MORE NEWS: House Passes Pres. Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill CBS2’s Christina Fan contributed to this report. ...
