NASA faces disruptive presidential transition
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NASA faces disruptive presidential transition

NASA Space Technology WASHINGTON — The upcoming presidential transition will be unlike any other in recent history at NASA, thanks in large part to the potentially disruptive influence of Elon Musk, warned veterans of past transitions.During a panel at the Beyond Earth Symposium here Nov. 12, representatives of past transitions by both parties said that the incoming Trump administration could scrutinize key aspects of NASA, including its approach to human spaceflight, to accelerate progress or reduce costs.A key factor will be the influence of Musk, who endorsed Donald Trump during the campaign and has reportedly been advising Trump in the days since the Nov. 5 election. “I do think that the change that he is going to bring to this administration will be like nothing that we have seen before,” said Lori Garver, who served...
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Tinubu’s 2027 Bid Faces Setback as Northern Governor, Stakeholders Push for Jonathan’s Candidacy

Politics tamfitronics Influential leaders from the North have begun efforts to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race. This development poses a significant challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election with discontent about his leadership growing by the day.A North East state governor and a retired General from the North West are spearheading the initiative, Sources have revealed.They cite the 1999 Constitution, which allows a maximum of eight years of four years each for presidents, making Jonathan a great choice given that he is eligible for only one term of four years haven previously served a term as president.Jonathan’s experience and leadership skills, as well as his goodwill across the South, make him an attractive candidate to northern leaders. His potential to garner support in 17 states is seen as...
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Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk
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Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down the historical challenges Kamala Harris faces running for president as a sitting VP. Plus, we explore why Michelle Obama hasn't hit the campaign trail for Harris since the summer convention, and Hakeem Jeffries' vision for the Democrats winning back House control.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VPBy Steve KornackiKamala Harris is the third presidential nominee in the last half-century to run as a sitting vice president. And, as our latest NBC News poll underscores, the unpopularity of...
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