The Scorching Truth: How Trump's Cuts Imperil Our Ability to Weather the Heat The sweltering heat that gripped much of the country in July marked a grim milestone: the hottest month on record in the contiguous United States.
But as we bask in the shade of this achievement, a more ominous reality sets in – our ability to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events is being systematically dismantled by budget cuts championed by the Trump administration.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), responsible for tracking and predicting weather patterns, has seen its workforce shrink by 15% since 2025. Proposed cuts to NOAA's funding would slash $1.