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With Hurricane Milton hitting winds of up to 180 miles per hour and at such a high speed, scientists are wondering if the storm defies the five category system and should go up to a Category 6. Florida’s Gulf Coast braced on Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s near-record winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago and still recovering from Ian’s wrath two years ago. Almost the entirety of Florida’s west coast was under a hurricane warning early on Tuesday as the Category 5 storm and...

The mayor of Tampa, a city that’s in the crosshairs of Hurricane Milton, issued a grave warning to Florida residents who don’t heed calls to evacuate ahead of the monster storm. “If you choose to stay … you are going to die,” Mayor Jane Castor bluntly said on CNN while talking about the dangers of Milton, a “literally catastrophic” Category 5 hurricane that’s barreling toward the Sunshine State. The powerful storm could hit Florida as early as Wednesday and may be more destructive than deadly Hurricane Helene, which ripped through parts of the Sunshine State just last week

She will maintain her press duties through the end of the administration. "Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one. Her counsel will be critical to get as much done as possible for the American people in the coming months," said Jeff Zients, the president’s chief of staff.

The storm battered Florida Gulf Coast is in the forecast track for Milton. The tropical storm formed quickly Saturday in the SW Gulf of Mexico. Many FL Gulf Coast barrier islands and coastal communities are in the initial stages of clearing debris from substantial flooding during Hurricane Helene. Mash the graphics below to enlarge. All links and images are self-updating. NHC Public Advisories NHC Discussions Tropical Tidbits by Levi Cowan Local News: WWSB MySuncoast.comFOX News13 Tampa BayNBC2 Ft. MyersWESH2 OrlandoWFLA Tampa Bay

BUTLER, Pennsylvania — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign estimates more than 105,000 people attended Trump’s return rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday — just a few months after the 45th president narrowly survived an assassination attempt. More than 105,000 supporters attended Trump’s return rally in Butler, a campaign aide told Breitbart News. Video footage of the October 5 event surfaced on social media, showcasing the massive crowd.

Flights from all Iran's airports will be canceled until 6 a.m. local time (0230 GMT) on Monday from 9 p.m. on Sunday, Iran's state media said, citing a spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization. The flights have been canceled due to operational restrictions, state media cited the spokesperson as saying without providing further details. Iran implemented restrictions on flights on Tuesday when it launched missiles at Israel, in an attack to which Israel vowed to respond.

The Talk Shows October 6th, 2024 Guests to be interviewed today on major television talk shows:FACE THE NATION (CBS): Margaret Brennan (‘promise no fact checker’ fact checker) anchors: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.); Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.); Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio); Catherine Russell, executive director of UNICEF; retired Gen. Frank McKenzie. FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox Network): Anchor Shannon Bream: House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA); Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa); Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.); Hadassah Lieberman, widow of former Sen. Joe Lieberman. Panel: Michael Allen, Susan Page, Karl Rove and Juan...

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver remarks at a rally in Juneau, Wisconsin, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Watch LIVE on RSBN starting at 10:00 a.m. ET!

BUTLER, Pa. — An undaunted former President Donald Trump returned Saturday to the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania to finally finish the rally where he came within a quarter inch of death three months ago. “A very big thank you to Pennsylvania. We love Pennsylvania, and as I was saying —,” Trump said to a thunderous applause, while standing in front of bulletproof glass at the exact spot where he was shot nearly three months ago. “Tonight, I return to Butler in the aftermath of tragedy and heartache to deliver a simple message to the people of Pennsylvania and...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday that it had killed two senior Hamas terrorists operating in Lebanon, including one who had been based in the northern Lebanon city of Tripoli, on the Mediterranean coast. In a joint statement, the IDF and Israel Security Agency (ISA, or Shin Bet, or Shabak) said: Earlier today (Saturday), in a joint IDF and ISA operation, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Hussein Ali al-Mahmoud, who served as Hamas’ executive authority in Lebanon and directed terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria. In recent years, Muhammad advanced terrorist activities against Israelis both inside...

President Biden warned that the money for a disaster aid loan program used by survivors of Hurricane Helene and other calamities will soon dry up without intervention from Congress. In a letter to the four congressional leaders on Friday, Mr. Biden said the Small Business Administration’s program is on the verge of going broke before Congress is slated to return after the Nov. 5 election. The loans are a “critical lifeline” that act as the “largest source of Federal disaster recovery funds,” he said, adding that $1.2 billion is needed to refill the program’s coffers. Lawmakers are out of town...

The U.S. is at the forefront of humanitarian response to the growing crisis in Lebanon, announcing nearly $157 million in assistance today. We are committed to supporting those in need and delivering essential aid to displaced civilians, refugees and the communities hosting them.

On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, President Donald J. Trump will return to Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally on the very same ground where he took a bullet for democracy less than three months ago. President Trump will be joined on Saturday, October 5th by special guests.Yes, President Donald J. Trump will return to Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally on the very same ground where he came within a quarter of an inch of losing his life less than three months ago.Watch LIVE on RSBN starting at 9:00 a.m. ET. The start time is approximate and subject to change.President...

He’s not Hidin’ anymore! President Biden suggested Friday that next month’s election may not be peaceable, as he made his first White House briefing room appearance since taking office — and continued a lame-duck explosion in his press availability after years of shunning interviews and news conferences. “I’m confident it will be free and fair. I don’t know whether it will be peaceful,” the retiring 81-year-old president said during his surprise 15-minute appearance in response to a question from National Public Radio’s Tamara Keith. “The things that [former President Donald] Trump has said and the things that he said last...

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will hold a Town Hall on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7:00PM EDT in Fayetteville, North Carolina. President Trump is once again going to take questions directly from voters, listen to their concerns, and share why his policies will put the working men and women of North Carolina first. While Kamala Harris believes she is above talking directly with voters and avoids tough questions from the press, President Trump and Senator JD Vance are going everywhere, talking to everyone, and making their case directly to the American people....

HOUSTON — The union for 45,000 United States dockworkers agreed to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract, according to an Associated Press source. U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down Tuesday when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for the first time since 1977. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and halted operations at ports from Brownsville to Boston. The International Longshoremen’s Association wants significantly higher wages and a total ban on the automation of cranes, gates and container-moving trucks used in the loading or unloading of...

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver remarks at a rally in Saginaw, Michigan on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 3:00PM EDT. Kamala Harris’ administration has been disastrous for Michiganders. Under Kamala’s failed leadership, Michigan families are being crushed by inflation, with cumulative rates hitting a staggering 20.5%, which translates to an extra $1,000 per month in household expenses. From gas to groceries, hardworking Michiganders are being forced to pay more for everything, thanks to Harris' dangerously liberal policies. It’s no wonder that inflation and the economy continue to be the most important...

Vice President Kamala Harris’ past condemnations of domestic abuse and sexual assault perpetrators are coming back to haunt her following a report of her now-husband “forcefully slapping” an ex-girlfriend more than a decade ago. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, a 59-year-old Hollywood lawyer, struck his then-flame, a successful New York attorney, in the face “so hard, she spun around” as the two waited in the valet line following an event at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012, three anonymous friends of the woman told the Daily Mail. Harris critics swiftly seized on the alleged abuse — purportedly prompted by Emhoff’s...

President Joe Biden said he does not support Israel striking Iran's nuclear sites in response to its missile attack against its people. ‘The answer is no,’ he told reporters traveling with him.