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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.

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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.

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Texas floods fact-check: NWS and NOAA cut jobs, but Trump hasn't ‘defunded’ them

There were about 600 employee cuts at the National Weather Service — about 100 probationary employees and 500 buyouts. The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget would increase the National Weather Service budget by nearly 6.

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Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

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 ...

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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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Trump's pick to lead NOAA promises adequate staffing, better forecasting at National Weather Service

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

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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 ...

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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood killed more than 100 people over the weekend.

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NOAA nominee questioned on weather warnings after deadly Texas floods

Neil Jacobs, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, faced a Senate ...

Amid disasters, NOAA nominee pledges to move past 'Sharpiegate,' support safety

Neil Jacobs, was tapped by President Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), faced the Senate in a confirmation hearing Wednesday, along with Taylor Jordan and Harry ...

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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Texas flooding: NOAA nominee on changes needed

NOAA nominee Neil Jacobs answers questions from Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) about what changes he would make to ensure that ...

Science Committee Dems call for Lutnick to address NWS staffing

House Democrats on the Science, Space and Technology Committee called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to address ...

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