"Biden Surveys Baltimore Bridge Collapse Fallout"

President Biden visited Baltimore to survey the aftermath of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, where efforts are underway to clear the wreckage and reopen the shipping lanes. He met with local officials, Coast Guard, and Army Corps of Engineers, and also greeted police officers who helped avert further loss of life. The Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Alliance has been formed to support workers and neighbors, and a temporary alternate channel for vessels has been established. The administration is seeking congressional authorization to cover 100% of the cleanup and reconstruction costs, but funding questions and political implications loom as the cleanup and repairs are expected to be lengthy and costly.