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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 · 6h

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.

Politifact · 1d

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.

Texas Flood Deaths Rise To 109

NBC News · 1h

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll rises to 120, including Camp Mystic children, after flash floods

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 173 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas officials estimate 161 people are missing after floods as death toll rises to 109

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed Tuesday to continue rescue efforts in the flood-ravaged Hill Country “until every missing person is accounted for”.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Officials push away questions about lack of widespread warnings before deadly Texas floods

The storms that battered the Hill Country for the last four days began to lighten up, although isolated pockets of heavy rain were still possible.

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 ...

56mon MSN

Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says

Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed ...

12hon MSN

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 ...

8hon MSN

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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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 ...

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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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 ...

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Cruz pushed for NOAA cuts days before Texas flooding

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz slashed funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration mere days before his state was ...

KCAU Sioux City on MSN1h

NOAA Nominee Faces Lawmakers Amid Texas Floods

NOAA Nominee Faces Lawmakers Amid Texas Floods ...

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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