President Biden, putting politics aside to comfort hurricane victims, the lead starts

right now.

First-hand look, the president visits areas hard hit by Ian, meeting with families who've

lost everything, plus the emotional return for families of Sanibel Island, one week since

Ian's landfall.

Also, the so-called Havana Syndrome, the CIA sources blasting the agency, going to Congress

to beg for help investigating this mysterious illness, what they're asking for, in a CNN

exclusive.

And, their Democrats, Republicans, business leaders, and moms, the historic year for women

on the ballot in 2022.

Hello, and welcome to the lead.

I'm Casey Hunt, in today for Jake Tapper.

We begin this hour with President Biden getting a first-hand look at the catastrophic damage

caused by Hurricane Ian in Florida.

A short time ago, he made it clear, the federal government is committed to helping the state,

which he predicts will take years to recover.

Earlier in his visit, he also met with Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who briefed him on

the destruction, the two men on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but cordial today,

the president praising the governor for his recovery efforts.

Biden's visit comes as the U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian rises again, to at least 110

people killed.

Search and rescue teams are still working non-stop to find survivors.

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