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Trump, National Weather Service and NOAA

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Trump’s NOAA pick pledges full weather service staffing, but supports budget cuts

Lawmakers from both parties expressed concern over the proposed cuts, questioning whether NOAA could still deliver timely, accurate forecasts during extreme weather events.

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

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

NOAA nominee pledges full weather service staffing

“If confirmed, I want to ensure that staffing weather service offices is a top priority,” Neil Jacobs told the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

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Durham man nominated to lead NOAA. Confirmation hearing comes as storms ravage US

Senate considers Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator

Texas hill country, Trump

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Are Donald Trump's NOAA cuts to blame for Texas flood tragedy? What to know

Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.

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Donald Trump set to visit Texas on Friday to see flood devastation

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Emergency Response Comes Under Scrutiny After Deadly Texas Floods

Fears grow that Texas floods death toll could still surge

More than 170 people remain unaccounted for after the flash flooding on the Fourth of July holiday, according to Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, marking a dramatic increase in the number of missing from...

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More Than 160 People Still Missing Days After Deadly Texas Floods

Deadly flooding devastates central Texas: Here’s how to help

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Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts

Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.

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Ex-weather bosses sent haunting letter warning Trump cuts could lead to deaths weeks before flood

In the weeks leading up to the devastating floods in Texas, five former directors of the National Weather Service sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump warning that continued cuts to the budget would result in the deaths of people.

Trump has long politicized disasters. Now he’s on the other side.

Democrats have seized on the administration's cuts to the National Weather Service in the wake of the Texas floods.