The two members of the House Oversight Committee, along with the panel’s top Democrat, U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia of California, sent letters Friday to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Commerce Inspector General and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is asking for answers from federal agencies over the warning systems and subsequent federal response following devastating flooding in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend.

The aid follows the dangerous weather and flooding burdening the southern state, which now has more than 170 missing persons and at least 121 pronounced dead.

Authorities have not provided details about the motive of the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents at an annex site in Texas Monday.

The number of deaths due to the flooding in Texas is now at least 78, according to the latest information from state officials.

A 27-year-old man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed Monday morning after exchanging fire with law enforcement officers at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, injuring several.

The Department of Homeland Security is putting 17 miles of river water barrier in the Rio Grande in Cameron County in deep South Texas, Border Report has learned.