 He has argued he had a bad night at the debate two weeks ago and believes a strong performance this afternoon will convince members of his party that he still has the ability both to win in November and to serve a second term. Greg Clugston, Washington. Authorities in western states warning of the rising risk of wildfires as hot conditions and low humidity dry out the landscape amid a protracted heat wave baking much of the U.S., more than 142 million people.