White House weighing trip by President Joe Biden to survey Maui damage. Follow live updates

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The White House is weighing a trip by President Joe Biden to survey the Maui wildfire damage. While there’s no firm date, an administration official said active conversations are taking place about a trip. Gov. Josh Green said Tuesday during an appearance on Hawaii News Now that children are among the victims of the fires. Green said he hopes to get everyone out of shelters and into hotels or Airbnb rooms by the end of the week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he wants Congress to help Hawaii by approving a supplemental spending package that includes $13 billion to replenish federal disaster funds.

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