Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown

A look at one Texas city’s weather warning system, as questions swirl about the timing of flash flood warnings.

A look at one Texas city’s weather warning system, as questions swirl about the timing of flash flood warnings. Donald Trump will push back a critical tariff deadline. And conservative figures express anger over the FBI and DOJ’s Epstein memo.

Here’s what to know today.

The death toll as a result of devastating floods in Central Texas rose to at least 104 people across six counties, officials said yesterday. The majority, 84, were killed in Kerr County, including 27 campers and counselors at the 99-year-old Camp Mystic. Seven people were killed in Travis County; four in Burnet County; six in Kendall County; and one in Tom Green County.

Search and recovery efforts are still underway, though the likelihood of finding survivors is growing slimmer.

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