Biden defends government response as hurricane Helene death toll reaches 118
The death toll from a storm in the southeastern U.S. reached 118 on Monday, sparking election campaign tensions. The White House dismissed criticism of its response. President Biden will visit North Carolina on Wednesday to assess rescue efforts, as hundreds remain missing across affected states.
Tomas Kauer - News Moderator 
The death toll from a storm in the southeastern U.S. reached 118 on Monday, sparking election campaign tensions. The White House dismissed criticism of its response. President Biden will visit North Carolina on Wednesday to assess rescue efforts, as hundreds remain missing across affected states.
