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The video covers three main topics: the imminent threat of Hurricane Ida to New Orleans, the ongoing evacuations and military actions in Afghanistan following a terrorist attack by ISIS K, and the announcement of a pay raise for federal employees by President Joe Biden. Hurricane Ida is expected to bring severe weather conditions similar to Hurricane Katrina. In Afghanistan, the US military is focused on ensuring safety at the Kabul airport amid evacuation efforts. Meanwhile, federal employees are set to receive a pay increase as part of the Biden administration's budget proposal.

What threat were U.S. troops bracing for while evacuations continued in Afghanistan?

What was the average pay increase announced for civilian federal employees?