The Economist/YouGov poll surveyed nearly 1,680 U.S. adults this week, and 52% blamed lack of government preparation for most of the deaths, mainly centered in Kerr County along the Guadalupe River.

Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Texas counties hit by floods, aiming to include them in a Major Disaster Declaration.

The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.

Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental changes to FEMA under the Trump administration.

Online rumors are blaming cloud seeding for the deadly Texas floods, even though the science doesn’t support it. Experts say these viral falsehoods are undermining emergency response. KUT’s Mose Buchele joins the show with more.

Kristi Noem has taken heat for reports that penny-pinching measures inhibited the federal response to the deadly flooding.

The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.