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we begin with the aftermath of ian and what could be the costliest hurricane and u.s. history. ian o was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone today, the storm delivering heavy rains for the carolinas to new england, knocking out power to sum and delivering dangerous storm search to the east coast. in florida, the death toll is climbing. at this hour, it stands at 77. that number is expected to rise. they are also assessing the damage. it could amount to billions of dollars in the southwestern part of the state. businesses destroyed, homes flattened, residents left in complete shock....

landfall as a hurricane. ian is moving inland as a post-tropical cyclone. even though it's been downgraded, officials warn it could cause heavy rain, wind, and floods. >> in south carolina the storm flooded homes and vehicles along the shoreline. you can see in this video high winds pushed the storm surge even higher, and two piers, one in pawleys island and one in myrtle beach both partially collapsed. officials are warning residents to avoid leaving their homes, to steer clear of floodwaters that could pose hidden dangers. >> the obvious one of the water itself can isolate people, ...

southwest florida as a category 4 hurricane, making it the most powerful storm to ever hit that area of the state. the death toll now standing at 45, but that number could rise as crews reach areas cut off by flooding. people who chose to ride out the storm describe their harrowing experiences. >> the water was up to my balcony here. it was just you could dive off the balcony. just water everywhere, stuff floating on it. i never stay again. they say evacuate, go. >> right now the remnants of ian are moving along the country's northeast after the storm hit georgetown county, south car...

liberal district red, he also joins us coming up on america reports. >> john: but we begin this thursday on capitol hill where congress is it is moving closer to a government shutdown as republicans shut down securing the border, i am john roberts and happy friday eve do you. >> when he was welcome at john, i am gillian turner, i am in for sandra smith today with just eight days to go until veteran federal government runs out of motor to make money, house majority leader says he sees this as a moment for his party to strike on border security after nearly two years of record-breaking...

i want the after -- pete: the aftermath of hurricane ian leaves florideans picking up the pieces. search and rescue efforts in the sunshine state are underway. 30 people confirmed dead and 27 deaths in florida alone. more than 1 million people in florida are without power. will: ian making land fall in south carolina yesterday and battering the east from the atlantic side as a hurricane surging inland as a post-tropical cyclone. several piers including this one on polly's island collapsing into the water. rachel: team coverage with meteorologist rick reichmuth standing by. thank god ...