The threats come amid public scrutiny over whether more could have been done ahead of the July 4 storm, which has claimed at least 132 lives.

President Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the stricken Hill Country region, where at least 120 people, including dozens of children,

US President Donald Trump flew to Texas Friday as questions swirled over the authorities' response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children. FEMA began its response to the Texas flash floods over the weekend after Trump signed a major disaster declaration to release federal resources.

KERRVILLE, Texas ... intensifying scrutiny over preparations and why residents and youth summer camps that are dotted along the river were not alerted sooner or told to evacuate. The National Weather Service sent out a series of flash flood warnings ...

The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

As Trump visits flood victims in Texas, know that the National Weather Service may be a federal agency, but saving lives depends on local resources.

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding by: SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press Posted: Jul 6, 2025 / 05:40 AM CDT Updated: Jul 6, 2025 / 05:42 AM CDT

This footage shows the town of Richland Spring, Texas, USA, still suffering with heavy rainfall following the severe floods which first started from a storm on the 4th of July, 2025. The video shows strong rain pelting the ground and creating pools of water in the grass.