Questions are mounting about the gaps in communication regarding the deadly flooding in Texas. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports more from Kerrville, Texas. Former NOAA Chief Scientist Craig McLean joins Ana Cabrera to share his insights and expertise on disaster response.

Ahead of an appropriations committee meeting, several scientists are raising a red flag about a NOAA proposal to shutter all its weather and climate research labs.

In an L.A. park, Trump unleashed his latest show of farce: The Battle of the Photo Op, argues columnist Gustavo Arellano. Elon Musk’s America Party is a long shot, argues columnist Jonah Goldberg. After a climber survived a gruesome injury in the Sierras, it took five helicopters to rescue her.

NOAA is facing more budget cuts as President Trump’s pick to lead the agency backs slashing funds. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports more from Capitol Hill. Founding Director of the Center for Disaster Preparedness Dr.

2. Experts warn that accuracy and speed of hurricane forecasting will likely be affected by proposed NOAA cuts The Trump administration has asked for a $2 billion cut to NOAA's budget for the 2026 fiscal year.