Trump, National Weather Service
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Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.
Nominee says he would work to undo the workforce cuts from the last few months, though the process could take time.
President Trump said on Sunday evening that he plans to visit the site of deadly flash floods in Texas on Friday, after freeing up federal funds with a disaster declaration. He declined to address concerns that cuts at the National Weather Service contributed to the loss of life.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees the National Weather Service, which has endured steep 'DOGE' cuts.
The decision by the Department of Defense to stop providing data to NOAA is just the latest challenge for the agency this year.
Marketplace’s Amy Scott joins us on the show today to explain how these cuts are impacting the day-to-day at the National Weather Service, and look at other headwinds the agency could face in ...
Weeks before deadly floods swept through Texas, former weather officials warned Trump's NOAA budget cuts could cost lives.