Neil Jacobs, the atmospheric scientist nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if confirmed as the agency's administrator.

Neil Jacobs, Trump's nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, testified before the Senate.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) asks Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead NOAA, about what changes he would make to weather alerts.