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Weather Service, NOAA and Trump

Austin American-Statesman · 4h

Trump's choice to head NOAA pledges to boost Weather Service staffing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees the National Weather Service, which has endured steep 'DOGE' cuts.

Government Executive · 4h

Trump's pick to lead NOAA pledges to restaff weather service

Nominee says he would work to undo the workforce cuts from the last few months, though the process could take time.

Amid bipartisan concern, NOAA nominee pledges to make Weather Service staffing a ‘top priority’

As lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about staffing at the National Weather Service (NWS), President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) promised Wednesday to make the matter a “top priority.

Texas, Trump and National Weather Service

Snopes on MSN · 4h

Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know

After the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025, users online claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was ultimately to blame for the flood's 100 deaths due to staffing cuts at the National Weather Service.

'Lives are at stake:' Deadly Texas storms puts spotlight on Trump's weather agency cuts

They also renewed focus on the US government's ability to warn and protect residents from weather catastrophes. The intense rainfall and flash floods are the deadliest weather disaster in the US since President Donald Trump's administration conducted mass staff cuts at two key weather and climate agencies : the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organisation (NOAA) and its subsidiary,

Devastating Texas floods highlight stakes of vital weather services amid reckless Trump cuts

As the death toll continues to rise and search and rescue teams continue to look for victims, the devastating flood in Kerr County, Texas show not only the vital role of weather forecasters, but also climate researchers who help make more accurate predictive models,

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NOAA nominee: Weather service staffing will be ‘top priority’

Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NWS staffing will be priority, nominee tells Senate As lawmakers ...

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Staffing shortages at NOAA, National Weather Service raise safety concerns in South Florida

A hurricane modeler and hurricane hunter who was laid off from the National Hurricane Center is urging communities to take ...

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How NOAA Weather Cuts Could Put Black Communities At Risk This Storm Season

As Texans reel from the deadly flooding that hit the Guadalupe River, experts are raising concerns over how mass layoffs at ...

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Senate considers Neil Jacobs, 'Sharpiegate' scientist, as NOAA administrator

Neil Jacobs has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if confirmed ...

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Trump’s NOAA pick appears in confirmation hearing days after Texas floods

In the five months since Trump chose Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator, hundreds of NOAA scientists and meteorologists have ...

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Key National Weather Service weather prediction leadership roles in Ohio remain empty

The National Weather Service's Wilmington, Ohio office has vacancies in 2 of 3 key leadership positions. What is being done ...

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What are the NOAA weather radios that meteorologists are encouraging people to buy?

TV meteorologists and those at the National Weather Service in Boulder are advocating for people to pick up an ...

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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s staffing cuts to the ...

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