27 h. ago White House: Trump Pulled Jared Isaacman's NASA Nomination Over Democrat Donations, Not Revenge for Musk

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and commercial astronaut who had his nomination to lead NASA revoked by President Donald Trump, is claiming that the decision was retribution for his ties to Elon Musk, despite the administration pointing to his recent donations to Democrats as the reason for his departure. The post White House: Trump Pulled Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination Over Democrat Donations, Not Revenge for Musk appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 h. ago Snub of Musk's NASA nominee ally preceded sudden 'big, beautiful bill' criticism, Trump feud

Elon Musk escalated his criticisms of Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after the White House pulled a nomination for NASA administrator Jared Isaacman.

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3 d. ago Trump nominates seasoned military leaders to head vital global commands

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Trump's nomination of two military officials to lead key commands for CENTCOM in Florida and AFRICOM in Germany.

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3 d. ago Durbin obstruction threat chills Senate as Trump nominees hang in balance

Sen. Dick Durbin warned during the Senate’s first judicial nominee hearing of the year that he would continue to hold up at least one of President Donald Trump’s DOJ nominees.

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3 d. ago Trump appellate court nominee defends experience at US Senate hearing

Trump appellate court nominee defends experience at US Senate hearing  Reuters

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4 d. ago Senate considers Michael Boren to lead Forest Service, despite clashing with agency

President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee the U.S. Forest Service has a history of clashing with the very agency that he could soon be leading.

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4 d. ago Trump seeks to reshape judiciary as first nominees face Senate

Trump seeks to reshape judiciary as first nominees face Senate  Reuters

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4 d. ago DeSantis punches back at Hope Florida controversy, likens 'lawfare' to attacks on Trump and nominees

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis labels backlash about the Hope Florida Foundation controversy as politically motivated "lawfare."

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4 d. ago Michael Boren Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He Might Lead the Forest Service.

Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property.

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6 d. ago Trump Is Said to Have Known About NASA Nominee’s Donations Before Picking Him

President Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, because of donations he had made to Democrats. But people with knowledge of the events say Mr. Isaacman had disclosed the contributions.

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6 d. ago Trump says he will withdraw nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

In a post on social media late Saturday, Trump said he was withdrawing Isaacman's nomination after a "thorough review" of the tech billionaire's "prior associations."

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6 d. ago Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA administrator

Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA administrator  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago Trump admin pulls Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, replacement to be announced 'soon'

The Trump administration withdraws Jared Isaacman's NASA administrator nomination, citing misalignment with Trump's America First agenda.

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7 d. ago Trump admin live updates: White House drops NASA nominee with Musk ties

The White House withdrew Saturday the nomination of Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator just days before his scheduled confirmation vote in the Senate.

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8 d. ago Trump, Bashing the Federalist Society, Asserts Autonomy on Judge Picks

The president has grown increasingly angry at court rulings blocking parts of his agenda, including by judges he appointed.

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8 d. ago Trump nominates official with ties to antisemitic extremists to lead ethics agency

President Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency that enforces ethics law and protects whistleblowers, despite Ingrassia's links to extremists.

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1 week ago Pentagon eyes 50% reduction in permanent changes of station as military families brace for moving high season

The Pentagon is ordering sweeping cuts to PCS moves in a bid to save $2.5B and ease burdens on military families facing burnout and instability.

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1 week ago Trump nominates former defense attorney Emil Bove for federal appeals court vacancy

President Donald Trump has nominated Emil Bove to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

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1 week ago Vets groups torch Dems for holding up key VA picks, including memorials chief, on Memorial Day

Two dozen organizations demand confirmation of Sam Brown and other Trump nominees ahead of Memorial Day

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2 w. ago Exclusive — Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso: Democrats Filibustering Trump Nominees in 'Petty Partisan Tantrums'

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) on Thursday on the Senate floor will deliver a speech decrying Senate Democrats' historic level of obstruction in confirming President Donald Trump's nominees. The post Exclusive — Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso: Democrats Filibustering Trump Nominees in ‘Petty Partisan Tantrums’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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