Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm on Florida's west coast. FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery, Keith Turi explains officials' response plan. North Carolina lawmakers pass legislation that will make it easier for residents affected by Hurricane Helene to vote. USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook breaks down what Israel's next move might be amid heightened tensions with Iran. Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz endorses abolishing the Electoral College. The WNBA Finals tip off. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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