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  • “My hope for America is what it’s always been. I think it’s the hope I hope we all share. We want it to continue to be the place where anyone from anywhere can achieve anything, where you’re not limited by the circumstances of your birth, by the color of your skin, by your ethnicity, but frankly, it’s a place where you are able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, May 5, 2026 [source: U.S. Department of State]

Live Blog

October 10, 2026
3:34 p.m.President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Georgia, authorizing FEMA assistance and federal resources to support response efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
11:26 a.m.Charleston, South Carolina, Mayor William Cogswell urged residents to avoid driving tonight as a 7.5-foot high tide around 8 p.m. threatens additional flooding.
11:02 a.m.Duke Energy Florida has restored power to approximately 10,000 customers following Hurricane Isaias, with 2,200 remaining outages. Restoration is expected Saturday afternoon.
10:59 a.m.Florida reported approximately 448,298 customer accounts without power Saturday morning after Isaias made landfall near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane.
10:54 a.m.Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama with 35 mph winds. All coastal warnings have ended, but flooding and tornado threats remain.

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