Trump Cuts Could Set Back Federal Response to Extreme Heat, Expert Says

New rules to protect U.S. workers from extreme heat face political delays

As dangerous heat grips much of the country, a Biden-era plan to shield outdoor workers from heat illness is stalling under the Trump administration.Sky Chadde reports for Investigate Midwest.In short:Farmworkers, who face higher heat stroke risk than construction workers, have seen 28 deaths from heat illness since 2015, according to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration data.A proposed federal rule would require training, rest, wa…

Trumps proposed budget cuts threaten California housing assistance programs in 2026

Trump administration proposes $26.7 billion cut to HUD, impacting Section 8 housing in California. Housing Authority director Stephen Pelz opposes shifting control of programs to the state. Funding cuts could lead to fewer housing openings and strained resources for current assistance programs. Tela Herbert a single mother remains hopeful, focusing on her education and future despite uncertainties.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Trumps 2026 budget proposes…

OSHA hearings hint at revised heat rule

Though many expected the Trump administration to kill the proposed regulation, the agency may simply tone it down to a more performance-based standard, experts say.

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Trump cuts could set back federal response to extreme heat, expert says

Nearly 150 million Americans are living under extreme heat warnings and advisories this week as some fear recent staff and funding cuts under the Trump administration could hurt the federal response.

Dangerous heat blankets East Coast

More than 120 million Americans are on alert for record-breaking temperatures as the first major heat wave of the season sweeps across the U.S.