With 130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response

The death toll from a devastating storm in the southeastern United States has risen to at least 130, with hundreds still missing. President Biden plans to visit North Carolina, while former President Trump toured Georgia. The disaster has become a contentious issue in the ongoing election campaign, with Biden refuting claims of a slow federal response. Rescue efforts continue as communities struggle with widespread destruction and power outages.READ FULL