NOAA's Scientific Research Division Faces Elimination | JQJO

The Trump administration is reportedly proposing to eliminate the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research office at NOAA, slashing its budget from $485 million to just over $170 million. This would effectively end the office, impacting research crucial for disaster early warning systems, science education, and Arctic studies. While some research programs would be relocated, the drastic budget cut would severely hinder NOAA's scientific capabilities.

A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.