As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.

Amid staffing shortages and public concern over natural disasters, the National Weather Service is defending its ability to fulfill its core mission—even as it operates under

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

Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.

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 decision by the Department of Defense to stop providing data to NOAA is just the latest challenge for the agency this year.

Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.

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 ...

The Trump administration is looking to make cuts at the nation’s weather agencies, including the closure of all federally funded meteorology labs.