Although Jacobs served in the role from 2018 until the end of the president's first term, he was never confirmed by the full Senate.

Jacobs is an atmospheric scientist who previously served as acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the first Trump administration.

President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are concerned about Jacobs' scientific ...

President Trump selects Neil Jacobs to lead NOAA again, known for the "Sharpiegate" incident during Hurricane Dorian.

Neil Jacobs, the former acting administrator ... according to his biography from his previous stint at NOAA. Jacobs' nomination was quickly supported by at least two fishing organizations.

President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to be the administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Jacobs, an atmospheric scientist, was previously the agency's ...