From CNN, I'm a Foma D.K. with the five things you need to know for Tuesday, July 9th.

Many Democrats see today as make or break for President Joe Biden's political future.

factions of the House Democratic Caucus plan to meet throughout the day,

after meeting as a unit this morning.

But they're divided over supporting Biden's re-election campaign.

Some members characterize to that meeting as a

listening session including New York Congressman Gregory Meekes. He's a key

member of the Congressional Black Caucus whose chair told CNN,

Biden is quote fit to serve after meeting with the president, despite

calls for Biden to step down.

I think what was clear to me in the meeting was that we're all united and understanding

and what everyone, everyone you know may have

different positions but we understand one thing the essential threat to the

United States of America is Donald Trump. However one Democratic member at the

meeting this morning told

Tianan there was a sense of sadness when asked to

characterize the mood.

Senate Democrats are meeting this afternoon.

There is a difficult recovery and cleanup effort underway in southeast Texas where Hurricane

Barrel has left millions without power as extreme temperatures descend.

CNN's Derek Van Dam is in Houston.

Harris County earlier this morning was over 70% without power

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