Search for survivors continues in Texas

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The search for survivors is underway after the deadly flash flooding in Texas over the weekend left more than 90 dead and dozens unaccounted for.

The White House has pledged to send the state whatever it needs.

President Trump said he would likely visit Friday.  Right now, the White House says they don't want to interrupt recovery efforts, and the situation is still dangerous in the area with more rain on the way.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz said the president told him the government will give Texas anything it needs.

Cruz also addressed criticism of the National Weather Service.

He says the warnings came hours before the emergency began but believes it's worth reviewing the process.

"Most people at 1 am and 4 am are asleep. So, I think we will have a reasonable conversation about A- are there any ways to have earlier detection?" Cruz asked.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for an investigation into whether DOGE cuts at the National Weather Service offices contributed to the tragedy.

The White House is defending the agency.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says a series of warnings went out hours before the flooding.

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"Many Democrat elected officials are trying to turn this into a political game and it is not. This is a national tragedy,” said Leavitt.

The president made a major disaster declaration Sunday, activating FEMA in the area.

“This is a hundred-year catastrophe and it's horrible to watch,” said Trump.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said authorities have been working day and night in their rescue efforts.