Biden Faces Criticism and Vows to Visit Hawaii Amid Wildfire Fallout

US President Joe Biden has pledged to visit Hawaii soon in response to criticism over his handling of the deadly wildfires on the island. Nearly 100 people have been confirmed dead, and residents have complained about the slow federal government response. Biden stated that he didn't want to disrupt ongoing recovery efforts but assured that all available federal assets, including the military and Coast Guard, would be used for recovery. The US Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans, and FEMA has approved one-time payments of $700 per household. However, frustration remains among residents over the scale and speed of the recovery efforts, with some criticizing the government's handling of the situation.