Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo condemned the politicization of the Texas floods by Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Ct., on Tuesday, arguing that such partisan rhetoric during tragedies is "killing us."

Trump’s NOAA job cuts are in focus after the deadly Texas floods. Terminated NOAA hurricane scientist Andrew Hazelton shares with MJ Lee on “Early Start” why he thinks it’s important to have scientists in times like these.

Historic rainfall fell last week in Central Texas, with the Guadalupe River rising 25 feet in 45 minutes around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4. At least 84 of the confirmed fatalities are in Kerr County, Texas, including at least 27 at Camp Mystic, a summer camp along the river. Last week, Mr. Trump signed a disaster declaration for the region.