House Democrats are actively preparing for political trench warfare against the GOP in next year’s midterm battle, with talks taking shape behind the scenes to mount a counterattack against President Donald Trump’s aggressive play in Texas that aims to cement GOP control of Washington for the rest of his second term.

Emergency responders continue to search for missing people and local police said efforts have been slowed by "sightseers who are making things worse."

A rally and memorial was held on the Ellipse near the White House for the victims of the Kerr County, Texas, flood on the weekend after the Fourth of July.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Sen. Chuck Schumer for spreading "falsehoods" about President Trump's role in Texas flood disaster.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.