Catastrophic wildfires across Maui have left at least 53 people dead, at least one thousand others are unaccounted for, hundreds of structures destroyed and thousands homeless. President Biden approved federal disaster relief for Hawaii yesterday, and Governor John Green said it's the largest natural disaster in the state's history.
- Plus, another trial date has been announced for former President Trump.
- And, what you can expect to pay at the gas pump this weekend.
Guests: Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Sophia Cai; Hawaii Public Radio's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi.
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