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US politics

Grieving Texans are angrily pointing fingers at cuts to the National Weather Service, which only had five people on duty before the deadly floods hit

fromwww.twincities.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

US politics

Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

OMG science

Cuts to the National Weather Service Threaten Accurate Forecasting in Season of Extreme Weather

The National Weather Service is crucial for accurate weather forecasting but is currently facing significant staffing challenges.

fromFast Company

US news

A gutted National Weather Service will have to deal with more tornadoes this year than last. Officials are worried

fromABC7 Chicago

More tornadoes, fewer meteorologists make for dangerous mix that's worrying US officials

The National Weather Service is struggling with staffing cuts while facing increasing tornado threats, highlighting concerns about public safety.

fromLos Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

Agriculture

Weather Service cuts are harming agriculture, worsening wildfire danger, California senators say

fromFortune

US politics

Grieving Texans are angrily pointing fingers at cuts to the National Weather Service, which only had five people on duty before the deadly floods hit

fromwww.twincities.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

US politics

Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

OMG science

Cuts to the National Weather Service Threaten Accurate Forecasting in Season of Extreme Weather

The National Weather Service is crucial for accurate weather forecasting but is currently facing significant staffing challenges.

fromFast Company

US news

A gutted National Weather Service will have to deal with more tornadoes this year than last. Officials are worried

fromABC7 Chicago

more#national-weather-service

More tornadoes, fewer meteorologists make for dangerous mix that's worrying US officials

The National Weather Service is struggling with staffing cuts while facing increasing tornado threats, highlighting concerns about public safety.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Trump hails supreme court decision to let him dismantle education department US politics live

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education.

fromNextgov.com

DHS intelligence office halts staff cuts after stakeholder backlash

DHS has paused plans to terminate most employees at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis due to pushback from law enforcement and community groups.

US politics

fromNextgov.com

4 weeks ago

Trump admin faces multi-front pushback on reported plans to cut most of DHS intel bureau

The Trump administration plans to significantly reduce staffing at the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, facing strong opposition from Congress and stakeholders.

#trump-administration

SF politics

Trump admin asks SCOTUS to intervene and allow Ed Dept cuts

Non-profit organizations

fromNew York Post

Judge orders temporary halt to Trump administration's government overhaul

A federal judge halted Trump's major government overhaul due to lack of Congressional authorization for mass staffing cuts.

SF politics

Trump admin asks SCOTUS to intervene and allow Ed Dept cuts

Non-profit organizations

fromNew York Post

more#trump-administration

Judge orders temporary halt to Trump administration's government overhaul

A federal judge halted Trump's major government overhaul due to lack of Congressional authorization for mass staffing cuts.

SF politics

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

McMahon Faces Angry House Democrats

Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended staffing cuts as fulfilling Trump's mandate, facing criticism from congressional Democrats over their impact on education.

Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season

Concerns grow over FEMA's leadership competency amidst significant staff reductions and upcoming hurricane season.

fromwww.bloomberg.com

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

SF politics

FEMA disaster workers need Homeland Security secretary's approval to stay on job

SF politics

FEMA Firings Hit Agency Already Suffering Staffing Shortages

The Trump administration is targeting FEMA staff involved in climate change, equity, and diversity as part of broader staffing reductions.

fromBoston.com

Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season

Concerns grow over FEMA's leadership competency amidst significant staff reductions and upcoming hurricane season.

fromwww.bloomberg.com

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

SF politics

FEMA disaster workers need Homeland Security secretary's approval to stay on job

SF politics

FEMA Firings Hit Agency Already Suffering Staffing Shortages

The Trump administration is targeting FEMA staff involved in climate change, equity, and diversity as part of broader staffing reductions.

Deadly Weather May Come With No Warning

Staffing cuts at NOAA and NWS severely impact the U.S. forecasting and alert system, threatening public safety during extreme weather events.

The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels

The reorganization of the EPA could lead to staffing levels reminiscent of the 1980s, jeopardizing crucial scientific research and environmental protections.

SF politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Doge's attack on social security causing complete, utter chaos', staff says

SSA staffing cuts and chaotic policies pose severe risks to its future functionality.

Public health

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

Government layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Staffing cuts at NIOSH threaten worker safety programs and have drawn criticism from multiple professions.

fromNextgov.com

3 months ago

Spending and workforce cuts will harm VA's modernization work, Democrats say

It seems tone deaf to engage in conversations about innovative biomedical equipment when the foundations of the VA are crumbling.

SF politics

NYC parents

fromwww.latimes.com

Yosemite National Park summer reservations open after delay

Yosemite Park resumes camping reservations amid staffing challenges and system changes.

#national-parks

fromSFGATE

Environment

New wave of protests to hit at least 93 national parks amid budget turmoil

Washington Nationals

fromConde Nast Traveler

What to Expect at the National Parks After Their Staff Layoffs

National park staffing cuts may harm local economies reliant on tourism.

Expert voices concerns over morale and efficiency of the already understaffed NPS.

fromSFGATE

Environment

New wave of protests to hit at least 93 national parks amid budget turmoil

Washington Nationals

fromConde Nast Traveler

What to Expect at the National Parks After Their Staff Layoffs

National park staffing cuts may harm local economies reliant on tourism.

Expert voices concerns over morale and efficiency of the already understaffed NPS.

more#national-parks

fromBusiness Insider

DOGE cuts will endanger Social Security checks, former agency heads say

Checks to 69 million beneficiaries could be at risk under the Trump Administration due to proposed workforce cuts and declining staffing amid rising retirements.

SF politics

The Education Department is being cut in half. Here's what's being lost

The U.S. Department of Education faces severe staffing cuts that will impact its operational capacity and civil rights enforcement.

Nearly half of the Education Department's workforce has been cut, significantly hindering its ability to function effectively.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Jesse Watters Plea About His Friend Fired By DOGE Inspired Trump to Rein in Elon Musk: Report

Trump intervenes to limit Elon Musk's staffing power over federal employees in response to political backlash.

Senator Andy Kim Began His Career at USAID. Now He's Speaking out Against DOGE Cuts - Washingtonian

The travel, and seeing how we can provide resources to be able to help. In particular, I was doing a lot on conflict management.

SF politics

fromTravel + Leisure

Your National Park Visit Could Be Different This Summer Following NPS Layoffs-What to Know

NPS faces significant staff reductions impacting park operations and visitor experience.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says

Significant staff reductions at National Parks raise concerns about service quality during summer tourist season.

#ginnie-mae

Miscellaneous

DOGE takes its chainsaw to Ginnie Mae

Ginnie Mae faces staffing challenges that could hinder its management of $2.7 trillion in mortgage-backed securities amid rising loan delinquencies.

Retirement

HMBS 2.0 rollout could be hobbled by reported Ginnie Mae staff cuts

Miscellaneous

DOGE takes its chainsaw to Ginnie Mae

Ginnie Mae faces staffing challenges that could hinder its management of $2.7 trillion in mortgage-backed securities amid rising loan delinquencies.

Retirement

HMBS 2.0 rollout could be hobbled by reported Ginnie Mae staff cuts

Ginnie Mae is enhancing liquidity in the reverse mortgage sector with its HMBS 2.0 program, but staffing cuts pose a potential challenge to its implementation.

How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season

The IRS's termination of probationary workers could severely impact tax filing season efficiency.

Washington Redskins

fromwww.mercurynews.com

How Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers

Fewer U.S. Forest Service employees jeopardize wildfire prevention and response efforts, raising public safety concerns amid worsening conditions.

US politics