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Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response
In an effort to shrink the federal government, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have taken steps that are ...
Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency ...
Privatizing weather forecasts could benefit Trump appointees with NWS downsized
Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.
Trump: Issues With National Weather Service Are "The Biden Setup," "But I Wouldn't Blame Biden Either"
President Trump said on Sunday evening that he plans to visit the site of deadly flash floods in Texas on Friday, after ...
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Former Weather Officials Feared 'Needless Loss of Life' From Trump Admin's Budgets Cuts Weeks Before Texas Floods
Weeks before deadly floods swept through Texas, former weather officials warned Trump's NOAA budget cuts could cost lives.
Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll — but weather-alert timeline and even experts critical of prez debunk claims
In this particular case, we have seen absolutely nothing to suggest that current staffing or budget issues within NOAA and ...