Rescues are currently underway. However, some areas are without power, while other areas are still under water. The death toll rises to 45 people after historic flooding pounds the Northeast, including 23 in New Jersey. A tornado completely or partially destroyed 25 homes in New Jersey homes. 

New Jersey governor describes area nearly leveled by tornado as "devastating" after a survey. 

Louisiana has reported 4 nursing home deaths after being evacuated. More than 900,000 are still without power in Louisiana and gas is in short supply in the state. 

The Supreme Court allows Texas' 6-week abortion law to take effect. President Joe Biden rips Scotus for allowing the Texas abortion law to take effect. 

A judge has ruled against Florida's governor's ban on mask mandates in schools. A rage-filled mask debate in schools get physical as the United States averages nearly 170,000 new covid cases a day. Teachers and officials are being attacked for trying to enforce mask mandates. 

Dr. Fauci points to studies on the booster shot, says "boost is so dramatic." 

Democrats flood airwaves and spend twice as much as GOP on California recall. 

15 marines that were wounded in Kabul attack are now being treated at Walter Reed. 

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