AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

Authorities have not provided details about the motive of the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents at an annex site in Texas Monday.

President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation package, which he signed into law July 4, includes roughly $13 billion in funding to reimburse states that spent, or plan to spend, their own funds to deter illegal border crossings between January 2021 and January 2029.

At least 80 people are dead after heavy rain led to "catastrophic" flooding in Texas. At least 41 people were missing statewide as of late Sunday afternoon, officials said.

The growing list of attacks nationwide on federal officers is both shocking and part of a widening trend of agents tasked with enforcing immigration law being targeted. According to the Department

The Department of Homeland Security lashed out at CNN over a report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to the tragic and devastating floods in Texas was slowed by bureaucratic obstacles.

A 27-year-old man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed Monday morning after exchanging fire with law enforcement officers at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, injuring several.