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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.

WSHU · 3h

Murphy says Trump cuts to NWS may be responsible for Texas death toll

As the search for survivors continues in Texas after this weekend’s devastating flood, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is questioning whether cuts to the National Weather Service may have contributed to the death toll.

POLITICO on MSN · 2d

White House fights claims that NWS staffing hurt Texas flood response

The White House pushed back Monday against claims that the DOGE cuts to the National Weather Service played a role in the deadly floods that swept through Texas Hill Country. President Donald Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency presided over deep cuts to the NWS,

NOAA, Texas and flood

MSNBC · 5h

Ex-NOAA Administrator breaks down timeline of Texas flood alerts

The death toll from the devastating Texas floods has risen to over 110 people and at least 173 remain missing. Former NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad joins Ana Cabrera to break down the timeline of the flood alerts and to provide more insight on response.

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

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 left the agency through a combination of firings, buyouts and retirements.

E&E News · 10h

NOAA nominees face questions on Texas floods, staff cuts

Two top NOAA picks will have their confirmation hearing as lawmakers address the fallout from this weekend's deadly floods.

Newsworthy Women on MSN9m

Senator Capito Presses NOAA on AI, Data Access, and Weather Failures Following Texas Storm Tragedy

Senator Capito questioned Dr. Jacobs during a Commerce Committee hearing about NOAA’s use of AI and high-performance ...

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Federal leaders spar on NWS flood warning response, pose safety review after Texas disaster

In the aftermath of deadly Hill Country flooding, Texas’ junior U.S. Senator is defending the National Weather Service, as ...

21h

Across Texas, key positions at National Weather Service are vacant

Key positions at National Weather Service offices across Texas are vacant, sowing doubt over the state’s ability to respond ...

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Democrats call for probe into cuts at National Weather Service after Texas floods

Sen. Chuck Schumer is pressing the NWS’s watchdog to probe whether Trump’s cuts worsened the recent catastrophe.

Texas flooding live updates: 95 dead in Kerr County, at least 119 dead in the state

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said ...

NWS union says Central Texas office was prepared, but understaffed offices may not be

Deadly flood in Texas sparks a debate over whether recent cuts and staffing shortages led to a greater loss of life.

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Federal forecast concerns surface in Texas’ deadly flooding debate

State and local officials are calling out federal forecasters amid deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the ...

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Texas floods latest: Death toll surpasses 110 and 173 still missing as governor fears ‘more could be added to list’

Death toll surpasses 110 and 173 still missing as governor fears ‘more could be added to list’ - At least 161 people remain missing in Kerr County alone, which has seen no rescues since Friday ...

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