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White House says Trump will soon announce new nominee for NASA head

Semafor, citing two people familiar with the matter, had earlier said the White House would pull Isaacman's candidacy.

The White House is likely to pull the nomination of Jared Isaacman to serve as the next administration of NASA. (File Photo)

US President Donald Trump will soon announce a new candidate to serve as administrator of NASA, the White House said on Saturday, but did not explain why initial nominee Jared Isaacman was no longer in the running.

Semafor, citing two people familiar with the matter, had earlier said the White House would pull Isaacman’s candidacy.

“It is essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump’s America First agenda and a replacement will be announced directly by President Trump soon,” said White House spokeswoman Liz Huston.

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Canada, UK and Australia formally recognise a Palestinian state

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The UK, Canada, and Australia have recognized Palestine as a state, going against the US and Israel's opposition. British PM Starmer aims to revive peace without Hamas and hostage release. Canada and Australia also recognize Palestine, condemning terrorism. Over 145 UN members recognize Palestine, with France likely to join soon.

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