NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety

NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts

A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.

CBS News - 2d

Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals

The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...

The Hill - 2d

NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.

ABC News - 22h

Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River

Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...

The Hill - 4d

More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...

CBS News - 3d

Federal judges raise alarm about security threats and impeachment calls

Two senior federal judges on Tuesday raised the alarm about the increase in violent threats against members of the judiciary and expressed concerns about calls to impeach judges over the rulings ...

NBC News - 2d

NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees

NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.

CBS News - 4d

NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees

Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense

Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders

As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with top food executives to discuss stricter regulations under his "Make America Healthy Again" ...

CBS News - 2d

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.

NBC News - 2d

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

The New York Times - 3d

Watch live: White House holds briefing as fears over economy, trade war mount

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing Tuesday afternoon as President Trump's tariffs and dips in the stock market have raised concerns over the economy. Trump on ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump Targeting Law Firms Raises Constitutional Concerns

The way Trump targeted the firms could go against of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.

Inc. - 3d

Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...

The Hill - 2d

Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism

Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.

CBS News - 2d

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

ABC News - 6h

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety

Health secretary accuses food companies of ‘exploiting loophole’ over food safety and urges greater transparency. The US secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has directed ...

The Guardian - 2d

L'Oreal CEO plays down the impact of U.S. tariffs, says he's 'not overly concerned'

L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said he is "not overly concerned" over the impact of White House tariffs on the company.

CNBC - 2d

Adobe shares drop 14% as concerns about AI growth overshadow better-than-expected results

Adobe shares fell on Thursday as investors fretted over lingering growth concerns and the company's artificial intelligence monetization strategy.

CNBC - 1h

Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.

The New York Times - 3d

UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds

Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cuts

Financial Times - 1d

Murkowski, Collins expressed concerns prior to White House pulling Weldon nomination

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) expressed their concerns over Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to senior ...

The Hill - 4h

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.

The New York Times - 42m

Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns

President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

Warning over the dangers of Botox parties

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.

BBC News - 10h

How concerned should Americans be about a potential recession?

President Trump's tariffs and a string of rough days on Wall Street are stoking anxiety over a possible recession in the United States. Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief for ETF.com, joined CBS News ...

CBS News - 1d

US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump’s cuts put us all at risk

Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers. Across the United States , from rural communities to coastal ...

The Guardian - 8h

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - 2d

Mahmoud Khalil Was Public Face of Protest Against Israel at Columbia

Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident of the United States, was arrested in his Manhattan apartment and sent to Louisiana. His detention sets up a fight over free speech.

The New York Times - 2d

Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats

Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona ...

NBC News - 1d

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - 3d

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza

Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.

NBC News - 4d

PwC and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund clash over hiring of executive

‘Friction and angst’ over Neom auditor preceded Public Investment Fund’s ban on Big Four firm

Financial Times - 6d

GOP's Burchett berates CNN anchor over spending cuts coverage

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday attacked CNN’s coverage of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) spending cuts and accused the network of trying to rally its viewers against ...

The Hill - 2d

Stock market’s worst day of 2025 is stoking Nasdaq bear-market fears. Here’s why.

Nasdaq Composite falls deeper into correction territory, raising concerns about it sinking into a bear market.

MarketWatch - 3d

What we know so far

One person is missing, one man arrested, and jet fuel has leaked into the sea, raising environmental concerns.

BBC News - 2d

Why Trump wants to bring aluminum production back to the U.S.

Aluminum is a "critical mineral" in the U.S. but the metal is largely produced in other countries, raising security concerns within the Trump administration.

CNBC - 9h

NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety

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