President Biden has authorized the federal government to deliver Hawaii "whatever it needs" for recovery efforts following devastating wildfires on Maui, he announced Tuesday.

Biden says he and First Lady Jill Biden plan to visit Hawaii as soon as possible, but he does not want his arrival to get in the way of recovery efforts.

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Hawaii will receive "whatever they need" from the federal government as rescue operations remain underway after fires on Maui, President Biden said.{ai:summary}<p>President Biden authorizes federal government to provide necessary resources for wildfire recovery in Hawaii. Biden and First Lady plan to visit Hawaii once recovery efforts are underway. #politics</p>

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