Former President Donald Trump visited Texas to assess the aftermath of a devastating disaster as rescue teams push into a second week searching for 160 people still unaccounted for. The scale of loss and uncertainty weighs heavily on communities, with recovery efforts far from over.

Editor’s Note: When high-profile figures like Trump visit disaster zones, it often signals both the severity of the crisis and the political stakes involved. But beyond the optics, this story underscores the human toll—families waiting for news, responders racing against time, and a long road to recovery ahead. It’s a grim reminder of how disasters reshape lives long after the headlines fade.

Miami’s Archbishop Thomas Wenski is calling out a controversial Florida detention center—nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz"—arguing that expanding legal immigration pathways would be both cheaper and more ethical than detaining migrants. Meanwhile, in unrelated but timely news, the State Department is cutting over 1,300 jobs as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing reorganization.

Editor’s Note: The archbishop’s criticism adds weight to growing scrutiny of harsh immigration detention practices, while the State Department layoffs signal deeper shifts in federal priorities. Both stories highlight how policy changes—whether on borders or bureaucracy—have real human consequences. Readers should care because these decisions shape who gets to stay, who gets hired, and how the government operates behind the headlines.

Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from devastating floods that have claimed over 120 lives. The trip comes amid scrutiny over his past pledges to eliminate FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), a key disaster relief organization. So far, he hasn’t addressed those promises during the crisis.