Executive Editor of U.S. News & World Report, Manchester United fan. Views are my own.
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Tim Smart retweeted
12 Mar 2025
"As markets slide and investors worry in response to Trump’s trade policies, a 56% majority of the public disapproves of his handling of the economy, worse than at any point during his first term in office."
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Tim Smart retweeted
7 Mar 2025
The pivot from "bring down the cost of living!" to "actually, it's patriotic to pay $10 for an avocado" happened so fast, it's almost as if they were planning it all along.
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Tim Smart retweeted
7 Mar 2025
Stocks going down with no fall in bond yields is a bad combination for the real economy.
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David Kelly of @JPMorganAM: "The trouble with tariffs, to be succinct, is that they raise prices, slow economic growth, cut profits, increase unemployment, worsen inequality, diminish productivity and increase global tensions. Other than that, they’re fine."
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Tim Smart retweeted
4 Mar 2025
Andy is a fantastic meteorologist who has worked at NHC for years, and was laid off this week because of this stupid shit. I can’t believe it, but our weather industry is in worse hands without his experience. He is helping improve hurricane forecasts. Andy, we support you!!
4 Mar 2025
Had to go to NHC this morning to drop off my work computer and CAC to be sent back to EMC. It was a sad moment that hit me with the reality of the injustice that has happened to me, many others in NOAA and elsewhere, and ultimately the American people.
On a happier note I also got to go talk to a middle school science class this morning about weather and hurricanes. That's always a lot of fun and a great way to start building a new generation of leaders in our field :)
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Tim Smart retweeted
4 Mar 2025
A new documentary on Katharine Graham reminds us of what it was like to have a person of principle and courage own the @washingtonpost. As a 20-year veteran of the Post, working for Mrs. Graham (she was always Mrs. Graham) was the honor of a lifetime. amazon.com/Becoming-Katharin…
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Tim Smart retweeted
3 Mar 2025
I’d like to be the first to congratulate President Trump on overseeing the 4 greatest drops in the stock market in the past 50 years.
This level of commitment to failure is uncommon in a leader. MAGA!
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Tim Smart retweeted
2 Mar 2025
Beyond parody — after taking a blowtorch to the federal government the Trump administration is now in court saying they can’t obey court orders because their staff has been cut 🤔
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Tim Smart retweeted
1 Mar 2025
(📢) Musk just gave the game away in his interview with Rogan.
He said that it's because of Social Security that "people are living longer than expected," which coupled with a lower U.S. birth rate creates a situation he finds intolerable.
He is coming for your Social Security.
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Tim Smart retweeted
28 Feb 2025
The AMS stands in support of federal employees impacted by layoffs across agencies including NOAA. Many are vital members of our community who do invaluable work.
As we work to respond, here are a few AMS resources available to everyone who needs them: bit.ly/4kgQvK5
ALT A serene image of a vast ocean under a colorful sky, with calm waters reflecting the light hues of the sky and a small boat visible in the distance. Photo credit: 2024 Weather Band Photo Contest submission "Sunrise at Suva Point" by Viniana Bau.
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Tim Smart retweeted
28 Feb 2025
The GOP Budget Resolution that passed the House this week increases the debt limit from $36 trillion to $40 trillion, and spends enough $ to increase in the debt from $36 trillion to $56 trillion over the next 10 years. But yay for tax cuts!
I’m the only Republican who voted no.
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Tim Smart retweeted
28 Feb 2025
I am back at the US Capitol meeting with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle despite the news of the firings of 100s of meteorologists from the National Weather Service and NOAA. I’m going to continue to fight for our close-knit weather community. Everything NWS does matter!
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Tim Smart retweeted
1 Mar 2025
Andy means a lot to tropical meteorology and his contributions to hurricane hunting & the HAFS model (among other things) have significantly improved our understanding of tropical cyclones.
Consider donating if you can.
1 Mar 2025
Hey. It’s been a minute. But my friend @AndyHazelton could use your help. Please consider supporting him and his family during this period of uncertainty. Thanks! gofund.me/20b1e25d
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Tim Smart retweeted
1 Mar 2025
If you live in Florida, you know how valuable @AndyHazelton is, both as a forecaster and as someone willing to engage here during Hurricane season.
I truly hope this decision gets a second look.
28 Feb 2025
Morning all! I've been encouraged by the outpouring of support for all of us in NWS/NOAA.
I wanted to specify a detail that I think is relevant from some conversations I've had. Most of us (at least at EMC) who were terminated were officially "probationary" because we are new federal employees, but have been working for NOAA in some capacity (usually on the contract or university side) for 5, 10, 15 years. So we're the group that has the unique combination of early career motivation/drive but also enough expertise to be quickly effective as we are promoted into new roles. This is not the group you'd get rid of if you wanted to make an organization more efficient - it's what you'd do if you want to destroy an organization. I'd like to assume the best and hope that's unintentional. Hopefully the value of what we do can be communicated effectively.
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Tim Smart retweeted
28 Feb 2025
Much of my career was on the fed side and as a supervisor. The way this was handled – callous, cruel, and with zero discretion – to score political points is reprehensible. I'm incensed on behalf of those affected and stand with the wx enterprise in support of our fed colleagues.
27 Feb 2025
Unfortunately I can confirm the rumors going around today since I received "the email"...I don't want to make any comments other than I am exploring legal options in a couple of avenues. I will probably be deactivating this account for a variety of reasons soon. I always advocate contacting representatives about the importance of the NWS/NOAA mission.
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Tim Smart retweeted
27 Feb 2025
Andy is just one of countless NOAA meteorologists that I rely on, as a TV met, during hurricane season.
Folks, forecasting extreme wx is a team effort & NOAA is the backbone. These mass layoffs will have a big impact when it counts. And it’s life changing for these fine folks.
27 Feb 2025
Unfortunately I can confirm the rumors going around today since I received "the email"...I don't want to make any comments other than I am exploring legal options in a couple of avenues. I will probably be deactivating this account for a variety of reasons soon. I always advocate contacting representatives about the importance of the NWS/NOAA mission.
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Tim Smart retweeted
27 Feb 2025
🚨 We're hearing Trump and Musk plan to lay off half the Social Security workforce and shutter field offices across the country.
This will mean the delay, disruption & denial of benefits - a back door cut! What an insult to hard-working Americans who earned their benefits. 🚨
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Tim Smart retweeted
26 Feb 2025
BREAKING—FDA suddenly cancels meeting to update next season’s flu vaccines, with zero explanations. Any delays will jeopardize next year’s vaccine supply chain.
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Tim Smart retweeted
26 Feb 2025
Not a single one of these things is in the bill Republicans passed tonight
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