The Bidens Survey Maui Wildfire Destruction, One of the Deadliest in US History

Plus, the Carters entering "final days,” says grandson in health update in the Weekly Wrap

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The U.S. Department of Defense supports disaster relief efforts in response to the devastating wildfire in Maui, Hawaii. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived in Maui to survey wildfire destruction on Monday. (Photo U.S. Department of Defense)

Hawaii News Now

President Biden, first lady walk through charred remains of Lahaina

Aug. 21, 2023 — The Bidens made their way down Front Street following an aerial tour of the community onboard Marine One. A pool reporter recounted seeing “ruined buildings and piles of gray ash” from the air. View here

Hawaii News Now

President Biden, first lady take off from Reno en route to Maui to tour disaster site

Aug. 21, 2023 — The first couple is expected to meet with survivors, first responders and government officials on Monday. View here

Vanity Fair

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Entering “Final Days” in Health Update

Aug. 20, 2023 — Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter are entering their “final chapter” together, their grandson said in a brief health update Saturday. Read more

Boston Herald

Biden takes second vacation in August, this time to Lake Tahoe

Aug. 19, 2023 — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Nevada late Friday for more rest and relaxation.

The first couple is renting a private home on Lake Tahoe, the massive alpine lake that abuts California and Nevada and is a tourist attraction, particularly in the winter for its ski resorts. Read more