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Texas Flood Disaster Fuels Urgent Debate on Trump’s NWS Staffing Reductions

Texas Flood Disaster Fuels Urgent Debate on Trump’s NWS Staffing Reductions

Texas Flood Disaster Fuels Urgent Debate on Trump’s NWS Staffing Reductions A devastating flash flood event in the Texas Hill Country last Friday, claiming at least 80 lives, has ignited a fierce debate over the adequacy of National Weather Service (NWS) staffing levels under the Trump administration. Local officials have criticized what they describe as insufficient forecasts, prompting renewed scrutiny of President Trump’s deep cuts to the federal weather agency. While current and former NWS officials defended the agency, pointing…

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Senator Ted Cruz Under Fire Amid Deadly Texas Floods, Funding Cuts, and Greece Vacation

Senator Ted Cruz Under Fire Amid Deadly Texas Floods, Funding Cuts, and Greece Vacation

Senator Ted Cruz Under Fire Amid Deadly Texas Floods, Funding Cuts, and Greece Vacation Senator Ted Cruz is facing severe backlash following catastrophic flash floods in central Texas that have claimed over 100 lives, including dozens of children. The controversy intensified after reports revealed the Texas senator was on vacation in Greece while his state grappled with the disaster, which critics assert was worsened by recent cuts to weather forecasting funding that he supported. Cruz returned to Texas on Monday…

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