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Visiting the area of Texas hit by deadly flooding last week, US President Donald Trump defends government officials who have ...

Among them is Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, who is credited with helping evacuate more than 160 campers. This was Ruskan’s first recovery mission.

President Donald Trump received stellar reviews Friday for his administration's response to the flooding that decimated portions of the Texas Hill Country last week. The president and first lady ...