Biden says aid package for Helene ‘can’t wait’ until after election

Debris lies on the ground in the River Arts District of Asheville, after a flash flood triggered by Hurricane Helene, in Asheville

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said a supplemental aid package for people affected by Hurricane Helene “can’t wait” until after the Nov. 5 election.

“People need help now,” Biden said. Congress is not scheduled to return to session until after the Nov. 5 election.

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal and Jasper Ward; Editing by Caitlin Webber)