Biden plans to visit areas devastated by Helene this week
President Biden said he expects he will need to ask Congress to pass supplemental funding to respond to the storm.
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Helene survivors calling for supplies
Five days after Helene tore through the Southeast, rescue workers are still searching for hundreds who remain missing and millions of people remain without power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Helene strands bachelorette party on mountain
Kayla Donnelly was at her bachelorette party in North Carolina when Helene hit and trapped her and her friends for three days on a mountain. Donnelly joined CBS News to describe her ordeal.
North Carolina devastated by Helene: "Unprecedented tragedy"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the death toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Democrats sue over Georgia ballot count rule
Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday against the Georgia state election board to block a new rule requiring every ballot to be hand counted. It's the latest outstanding legal challenge regarding how the 2024 election will be run. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins to break it all down.
Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern U.S.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has surpassed 100 people across the Southeast. Hundreds are still unaccounted for, and roughly two million people have lost power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina.
Biden to tour Helene damage in North Carolina
The Biden administration is offering the federal government's full assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. President Biden is set to visit storm-ravaged areas of North Carolina on Wednesday. Senior Biden adviser Tom Perez joins "America Decides" to discuss the administration's response to the natural disaster.
How Helene is affecting Trump, Harris campaigns
Former President Donald Trump visited the Helene storm zone in Georgia, and President Biden is planning a trip to North Carolina on Wednesday after saying he may ask Congress to return to pass an aid bill. Scott MacFarlane has details on the federal response and how the storm is affecting the presidential campaigns.
Biden gives update on Helene storm recovery
President Biden provided an update Monday on the federal response to the devastating damage from Helene across the Southeast. Over 100 people have been killed by the storm and power is still out for many throughout the region. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Millions still without power after Helene
Over 100 people are dead and Find Energy reports more than 2 million still had no electricity early Monday following Helene's destructive trek through the Southeast. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the aftermath and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the ongoing flooding threats for the region.
Helene blamed for more than 100 deaths
More than 100 people are dead after Helene swept through the southern U.S., with officials calling the flood damage in the Carolinas "biblical." CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Skyler Henry have more.
FEMA administrator on North Carolina flooding
Amid historic flooding in North Carolina from the remnants from Hurricane Helene, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding and landslides that they are experiencing right now."
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Robert Costa speaks to FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell as storm Helene wreaks havoc throughout the southeastern U.S. Plus, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on the 2024 presidential race.
Robinson faces calls to resign, drop out
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is facing calls to drop out of the race and resign from his position as lieutenant governor after CNN uncovered disturbing posts he allegedly made online. The deadline to replace him on the ballot has passed, but some Republicans are worried he could drag down other GOP candidates running in North Carolina. He will not be in attendance at a Trump rally today.
North Carolina's Asheville devastated after Helene hits mountain town
In North Carolina, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage.
Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
7 people killed in fiery car crash in North Carolina, troopers say
The car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and struck two other vehicles, the state Highway Patrol said Friday.
Helene to cause major flooding as it weakens
As Helene weakens, it is still expected to bring heavy rain and winds to other parts of the southeast. A major area of flooding concern is the French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina. It's expected to continue to rise throughout the day due to the rain from Helene and lead to potential historic flooding.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding that could lead to landslides in southern Appalachia.
Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
Why are houses falling into the sea in Rodanthe, North Carolina?
Video shows the moment an Outer Banks home collapsed into the sea, the 10th house collapse in four years.
Poll: Harris makes headway on economy
New CBS News polling finds registered voters have a more positive view of the economy now than August. It also reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris has narrowed her deficit with former President Donald Trump among those who call the economy a major factor in their vote. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent with Politico, join "America Decides" with analysis.
CBS rates all battleground states as toss-ups
CBS News' latest polling finds that the 2024 presidential race can go either way. It also found that the number of voters saying the economy is good went up and Vice President Kamala Harris is up four points nationally over former President Donald Trump. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the new poll and the race in the seven battleground states.
Missing American hiker found dead on South Africa's Table Mountain
Brook Cheuvront was reported missing on Saturday after a tracking app she was using stopped updating and friends could not reach her.
Fallout from CNN's report on Mark Robinson
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is refusing to get out of the state's gubernatorial race amid a swirling controversy over his alleged comments on a porn site. A CNN investigation reports the Republican candidate used racist and incendiary language online more than a decade ago. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the fallout.
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