Texas Democrat: ‘Conflicting reports’ on whether cuts impacted flood response

July 9, 2025

Texas Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro said he has seen “conflicting reports” on whether the Trump administration’s cuts to the nation’s weather and climate research agencies have impacted the state’s flooding response after a flash flood killed at least 100 people.

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