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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 · 4h

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,

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CNN · 13m

At least 160 still missing after catastrophic Texas flooding, officials say

More than 170 people are missing and the confirmed death toll has climbed to nearly 120 after flash floods devastated parts of central Texas. Follow here for the latest.

NBC New York · 2d

National Weather Service shares timeline of alerts ahead of catastrophic Texas flooding

NWS says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Central Texas, giving more than three hours of warning.

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN · 6h

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 people receive critical updates, like flash flood warnings in Texas.

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Amid bipartisan concern, NOAA nominee pledges to make Weather Service staffing a ‘top priority’

As lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about staffing at the National Weather Service (NWS), President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (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 ...

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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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 ...

Newsworthy Women on MSN23m

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 ...

NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible ...

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll rises to 119, including Camp Mystic children, after flash floods

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 160 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search ...

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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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