National Park Service, Workforce cuts

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.
Workforce cuts raise concerns over national park upkeep
Staffing cuts at the National Park Service, where more than 1,700 full-time workers were forced out just before the start of the 2025 tourist season, may be one of the first real tests of public support for the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce.
National Park Service looks to cut 30 percent of payroll
The National Park Service is looking to cut payroll by nearly a third in support of DOGE as complaints of being "understaffed" resound.
National Park Service faces 30% payroll reduction
The reduction would not necessarily lead to a 30% cut in staffing, since some employees make more than others.
Trump Administration Eyes 30% Payroll Cuts And Closure Of 34 National Park Service Offices
Managers at the National Park Service have reportedly been tasked with drafting plans for the cuts, which could severely impact services at national parks. The reduction would have an immediate impact,
Trump administration eyes 30 percent payroll reduction at National Park Service
The Trump administration is eyeing a 30 percent payroll reduction at the National Park Service, signaling big cuts at a high-profile government agency that could make headlines during the summer vacation season.

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Trump’s Justice Dept. ousts national security officials in latest purge
The transferring of at least three national security officials amounts to a complete gutting of leadership in the highly ...
The National Park Service set a visitation record in 2024. Here are the top sites
Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 – enough to set a record.
National Weather Service needs volunteers, including kids, to measure rain and snow
The National Weather Service is seeking volunteers to observe rain — and during the winter, snow — across southeast Michigan.
National Transportation Safety Board’s report states pilot error led to plane crash involving Florence residents
The bodies of Bruce Claremont, Laurie Aves, and Roger and Kathrine Duncan were located on May 7, 2023, after a search in the ...
National Politics
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, a key marker in the ...
Lankford, Cole fight DOGE's call to close National Weather Center, U.S. Attorneys office
For weeks now, the Trump Administration's Department of Government Efficiency has dribbled out info that it wanted to close ...
National park visits hit record high last year, agency reports as it endures deep cuts
Nearly 332 million people visited America's national parks last year, a record high. That popularity hasn't shielded the ...
National Border Patrol Council president declares Biden's 'catch and release' border policy is 'over'
National Border Patrol Council president Paul Perez weighs in on ICE Houston arresting a record number of illegal immigrants ...