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Key officials in Texas's Kerr County, heavily affected by July 4 flash floods that resulted in at least 136 deaths, missed critical emergency briefings prior to the disaster, raising concerns about preparedness and response efforts. The incident has prompted ongoing legislative hearings to scrutinize the state's disaster management and improve future responses.
Frustration is growing among some Americans as a surge of migrants arrives in their communities, seeking shelter and assistance. Local officials in cities like Chicago, New York, and San Diego are calling for more support from the federal government to address the issue. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City warns that the influx of migrants will "destroy" the city, while Mayor Rolando Salinas of Eagle Pass, Texas, blames President Biden for the crisis. The Biden administration has sent military personnel to the border and granted Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan migrants, but the situation remains challenging as more migrants flee poverty, violence, and political instability in their home countries.
Local officials in Rotterdam, New York, are calling for an investigation into allegations of consumer abuse by the Super 8 Motel after previous residents were evicted and migrants moved in. The motel owner is accused of violating state property laws and failing to provide proper notice to the evicted residents. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has expressed concerns about the lack of communication and consultation with local officials regarding the busing of migrants from New York City to upstate communities, highlighting the strain on local infrastructure and the potential exacerbation of existing poverty and hardship. He urges New York City Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider the current approach and work collaboratively with local officials to find sustainable solutions.
China's covert efforts to influence policy and raise its stature worldwide have been successful in Utah, where it has cultivated relationships with state and local officials and lawmakers, allowing Beijing to delay legislation it didn't like and ditch resolutions that expressed dissatisfaction with its actions. The Chinese Communist Party's hyperlocal influence campaign puts local leaders at risk of manipulation and poses a threat to national security. The US intelligence community has noted that China is "redoubling" local influence campaigns amid tense relations with the federal government.