Biden, DeSantis Discuss Idalia, Jacksonville Shooting

President Joe Biden and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, two men running to compete in next year's presidential election, spoke via phone Monday about Tropical Storm Idalia and the weekend shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. Biden approved an emergency declaration for the Sunshine State as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches, the White House said. Forecasters said they expected Idalia to become a hurricane Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and then curve northeast toward the west coast of Florida. DeSantis canceled a day of presidential campaign appearances to deal with crises at...