Florida Braces for Impact…Again

Hurricane Milton is set to strengthen and make landfall as a Category 3 or stronger storm in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday. As the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel arrives, the IDF has intensified airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon, leading to mass evacuations and significant casualties. FEMA's Deanne Criswell reassured the public of adequate resources for Hurricane Helene recovery amid claims about disaster relief funding being misused. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he won't call Congress back into session before the election, despite President Biden's request for Small Business Administration funding restoration. Former NY Governor David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in NYC, with two minors arrested following the incident. Hurricane Milton strengthens to Category 1 storm (CBS) Israel launches strikes on Gaza mosque, killing 19 (NPR) FEMA administrator denies Trump claims about disaster relief funds (USA Today) Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t commit to calling Congress back into session before the election (NBC) Former NY governor and stepson attacked near home (CNN)