Trump's Disruption at NOAA: A Closer Look at the Tumultuous Changes Impacting America's Weather and Climate Bureau

In an unexpected twist of political maneuvering, former President Donald Trump is pushing for significant alterations at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. government agency that operates one of the world's foremost climate and weather research systems. His latest campaign seeks to put his loyalists in key positions, advancing a controversial agenda that could fundamentally reshape how America prepares for climate-related events and potential disasters.

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Congress Calls for Immediate Action to Safeguard Federal Statistics from Potential Political Interference

In a critical move, advocacy groups and lawmakers are urging Congress to implement stronger protections around federal statistical agencies, fearing that changes under the Trump administration could compromise the integrity of vital data collection. These agencies, which provide essential information that informs everything from economic policy to public health initiatives, have faced scrutiny and attempts at undermining their credibility during Trump's presidency.

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