Trump politicizes Puerto Rico death toll
President Trump disputed the death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and claimed Democrats are trying to make him look bad. McClatchy News White House correspondent Anita Kumar joins CBSN with more.
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PR gov.: FEMA responsible for water bottles
An image of huge shipments of water bottles sitting on a runway in Puerto Rico went viral this week. Now, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló says he has evidence that FEMA is responsible for the undistributed bottles.
FEMA official: Bottled water in Puerto Rico was moved to runway to save money
FEMA had been storing the water in more than 1,100 containers on the island at a cost of about $300,000 per day before moving the supplies outdoors
Puerto Rico gov. reacts to Trump on death toll
After President Trump disputed the death toll of nearly 3,000 killed in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBSN that the people of Puerto Rico "don't deserve their pain to be questioned." Watch his full interview.
Trump has "a lot of blame to take" for Maria death toll, renowned chef says
José Andrés distributed more than 3 million meals to hungry Puerto Ricans in the wake of Hurricane Maria last year
Trump disputes hurricane death toll in Puerto Rico
"If a person died for any reason, like old age, just add them onto the list. Bad politics. I love Puerto Rico!," he tweeted; Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he disagrees with the president
Democrats slam Trump for denying Puerto Rico death count
Democrats urged Republicans to carry out oversight hearings on the response to Hurricane Maria
Possibly millions of water bottles left on tarmac in Puerto Rico
The man who took the photos says the bottles, meant for Hurricane Maria victims, have been sitting there since last fall
José Andrés on Trump and Puerto Rico deaths
Michelin Star chef José Andrés distributed more than three million meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Andrés is known for his humanitarian work in disaster zones with his non-profit, World Central Kitchen. Andrés joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time."
FEMA official defends agency over water bottles left in Puerto Rico
The images of huge stacks of bottled water sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico began circulating on Tuesday
Trump on Hurricane Maria response
President Trump is not backing down from comments he made Tuesday, calling the government's response to Hurricane Maria an "unsung success," despite criticism from Puerto Rican officials and newly released documents showing the White House took away funding from FEMA. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" with the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
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House Dems: Republicans blocked probe of Trump administration's Hurricane Maria response
Report says House panel shielded president from scrutiny and ignored "lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina"
Trump touts "A plus" hurricane response amid Puerto Rico backlash
"We'll handle it, we're ready, we're able," Trump urged followers of the impending hurricane
Trump praises Hurricane Maria response
President Trump declared states of emergency in the Carolinas and Virginia as part of a multi-layered effort to brace for Hurricane Florence. But he triggered renewed scrutiny when he praised federal response of Hurricane Maria last year in the face of fresh reports that nearly 3,000 died and months passed before electricity was restored to Puerto Rico. Major Garrett reports.
Is Trump right to laud his admin's Puerto Rico hurricane response?
CBS News' David Begnaud, who has covered the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, examines the president's claim
Puerto Rico's governor responds to Trump
President Trump said Tuesday that the government’s response in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria was an "unsung success." Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosello released a statement on Mr. Trump's comments later in the day. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Forecasting Hurricane Florence's path
David Parkinson, CBS News weather producer, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest forecast on Hurricane Florence and where the storm might have the most impact.
Trump praises Puerto Rico response as "unsung success"
Puerto Rico's governor recently revised the official death toll for Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975
Trump: Puerto Rico was "unsung success"
In a meeting to discuss emergency preparations for Hurricane Florence, President Trump said that his administration's handling of Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery "was an incredible, unsung success."
Federal report criticizes FEMA response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
The report said that FEMA had to assume many responsibilities of the local government given the loss of power and communications
Cuomo to help families sue Trump over Hurricane Maria response
"President Trump never tried to help Puerto Rico. Florida got attention, Texas got attention, and Puerto Rico got the short end of the stick," Cuomo said Sunday
Judge: Government can end housing aid for Puerto Rican evacuees
Judge denies effort to force government to continue providing aid that has allowed evacuees to live in hotels
Puerto Rico death toll analysis
CBS News' David Begnaud speaks to Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, a former commander of the joint task force involved with Hurricane Katrina. They discussed a report that reveals nearly 3,000 people died from Hurricane Maria which swept through Puerto Rico in September 2017.
Hurricane Maria was even deadlier than Katrina
A new George Washington University report shows that 2,975 people died from Hurricane Maria, far more than the 64 originally reported by officials in Puerto Rico. It now surpasses Hurricane Katrina in the number of deaths. Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who led Joint Task Force Katrina, spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about the report's findings.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First
The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.
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Supreme Court to hear major test of presidential power in case over FTC firing
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Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
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Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Omar: Any link between alleged Somali fraud and terrorism would be a "failure of the FBI"
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Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations
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Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
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Stabbing on North Carolina train draws Trump's attention; suspect arrested
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Fine against Southwest for 2022 winter storm cancellations waived by DOT
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Omar: Any link between alleged Somali fraud and terrorism would be a "failure of the FBI"
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
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Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Fine against Southwest for 2022 winter storm cancellations waived by DOT
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
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Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
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Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
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Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
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Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Leak at Louvre Museum damaged hundreds of works after jewel heist
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Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as ceasefire falters
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Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
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