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The Destruction of the Federal Government’s Organizational Capacity
Whatever your political views might be, there are certain irreducible fundamental functions that the government must perform.
Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...
Illinois congressman pushes for NWS funding as Trump’s budget faces scrutiny
Rep. Eric Sorensen, a former meteorologist, said he and others are pushing legislation to strengthen NWS operations and staffing.
Transcript: Sen. Maria Cantwell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Maria Cantwell, Democrat of Washington, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
Texas NWS office had no warning coordination meteorologist during the flood. Did it make a difference?
On the night the deadly floodwaters raged down the Guadalupe River in Texas, the National Weather Service forecast office in ...