22 Aug 2023

USA correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 22 August 2023
A car is partially submerged in floodwaters as Tropical Storm Hilary moves through the area on August 20, 2023 in Cathedral City, California. Southern California is under a first-ever tropical storm warning as Hilary impacts parts of California, Arizona and Nevada.

A car is partially submerged in floodwaters as Tropical Storm Hilary moves through the area on 20 August, 2023 in Cathedral City, California. Photo: Mario Tama / Getty Images North America /Getty Images via AFP

US correspondent Ron Elving gives the latest on tropical storm Hilary as it moves towards Nevada, after slamming California with flash floods.

Also, a look at this week's Fox News political debate, which has one glaring republican absence.

Donald Trump says he does not need to show up, as everyone knows his record. A

nd why the debate could be a make or break for Florida governor Ron DeSantis.

Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.

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