US President Donald Trump visited flood-stricken central Texas, describing the devastation as unprecedented after catastrophic floods claimed at least 120 lives, including 36 children, and left over 170 missing. He pledged federal support during a roundtable in Kerrville, emphasizing the need for expanded local flood warning systems.
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