Two major federal science agencies are experiencing significant organizational changes during the Trump administration's second year, affecting research funding and weather forecasting operations.

The National Institutes of Health has approved fewer new grants compared to previous years, according to agency data. The slowdown in funding approvals has been attributed to renewed screening processes for grant applications and a reduction in personnel at the agency. The NIH serves as the primary federal agency for biomedical and public health research funding.

Separately, the Trump administration is implementing a reorganization of the National Weather Service, which operates under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The restructuring includes changes to forecasting operations and potential modifications to staffing levels at Weather Forecast Offices across the country.

Union representatives have raised concerns about the National Weather Service reorganization, warning that it could result in staff cuts at local offices. These Weather Forecast Offices are responsible for providing communities with daily weather forecasts and issuing severe weather warnings.

Federal employees at the affected Weather Forecast Offices have been informed about upcoming changes to baseline staffing requirements, though specific details about the scope and timeline of the reorganization have not been fully disclosed.

Both agencies play critical roles in public safety and scientific advancement, with the NIH funding medical research nationwide and the National Weather Service providing essential weather information and emergency warnings to the public.