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Trump Names Sean Duffy as Interim Head of NASA

President Trump has appointed Sean Duffy as the interim head of NASA, replacing the previous nominee who had close ties to Elon Musk. The decision comes after the withdrawal of Musk's associate's nomination in May, which was seen as a breakdown in the alliance between Trump and Musk. Duffy, a former Republican congressman, will now lead the space agency on an interim basis as the administration searches for a permanent replacement. The move is seen as a shift in the relationship between the White House and the tech entrepreneur, who had previously enjoyed a close working relationship. The article suggests that the decision to appoint Duffy reflects the changing dynamics between the Trump administration and the business community, particularly in the space industry.

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Jul 28, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
What Is DOGE Without Elon Musk?

The article discusses the impact of Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration. Musk, who was the architect and de facto leader of DOGE, was known for his aggressive cost-cutting…

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Jul 28, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
What Is DOGE Without Elon Musk?

The article discusses the impact of Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration. Musk, who was the architect and de facto leader of DOGE, was known for his…

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Jul 27, 2025·EngadgetT2 · Outlet report
NASA may lose close to 4,000 employees after latest deferred resignation round

NASA is facing a significant loss of employees, with around 4,000 staff members applying to leave the agency through a deferred resignation program. This comes after the Trump administration's efforts to gut the federal…

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Jul 26, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
NASA Says Thousands of Employees Set to Resign from Space Agency

NASA Faces Significant Workforce Reduction According to a recent report, NASA is set to lose around 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation program. This reduction in the workforce is part of a broader…

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Jul 24, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Is Trump Trying to Get Back in Elon Musk’s Good Graces?

The article discusses the apparent attempt by former President Trump to mend his relationship with Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Twitter. Trump posted a message on his social media platform, Truth Social, expressing…

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Jul 24, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Denies Wanting to Destroy Elon Musk’s Firms

Former US President Donald Trump has denied allegations that he was seeking to undermine Elon Musk's business ventures as retaliation for their disagreement over Trump's tax legislation. The article states that Trump…

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Jul 23, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Tesla’s earnings hit a new low, with largest revenue drop in years

Here is a 188-word summary of the news article: Tesla reported its second-quarter financial results, showing a significant decline in revenue and profits compared to the previous year. The company's net income dropped…

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Jul 21, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Tesla’s long-delayed retro diner and charging location is finally opening

Tesla's long-awaited 1950s-inspired diner and drive-in Supercharger station in Los Angeles is finally opening. The Tesla Diner offers comfort food, milkshakes, and entertainment features like giant screens for movie…

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Jul 21, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet report
Hundreds of NASA Employees Condemn Trump Administration Cuts in Public Letter

A group of NASA employees have publicly expressed their concerns over the potential impact of budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration. In an open letter, dubbed the "Voyager Declaration," hundreds of NASA…

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Jul 17, 2025·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Royal Society suggested to Elon Musk he consider resigning science fellowship

The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, has suggested to Elon Musk, the owner of X, Tesla, and SpaceX, that he should consider resigning his fellowship if he feels unable to help mitigate the Trump…

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Jul 17, 2025·EngadgetT2 · Outlet report
Trump's defunding of NASA would be catastrophic

The article discusses the potential impact of President Trump's proposed 24% cut to NASA's budget for 2026. This would leave the agency with the smallest operating budget since the 1960s, resulting in the termination of…

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Jul 14, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon days after antisemitism row

Elon Musk's AI company, Grok, has signed a $200 million contract with the Pentagon, just days after Musk faced backlash for his controversial comments on Twitter that were deemed antisemitic. The deal is part of the…

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Jul 10, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Trump Names Sean Duffy as Interim Head of NASA

President Trump has appointed Sean Duffy as the interim head of NASA, replacing the previous nominee who had close ties to Elon Musk. The decision comes after the withdrawal of Musk's associate's nomination in May,…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJul 28, 2025

The article discusses the impact of Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration. Musk, who was the architect and de facto leader of DOGE, was known for his aggressive cost-cutting…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetJul 27, 2025

NASA is facing a significant loss of employees, with around 4,000 staff members applying to leave the agency through a deferred resignation program. This comes after the Trump administration's efforts to gut the federal workforce, offering…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJul 26, 2025

NASA Faces Significant Workforce Reduction According to a recent report, NASA is set to lose around 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation program. This reduction in the workforce is part of a broader initiative by the Trump…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoJul 24, 2025

The article discusses the apparent attempt by former President Trump to mend his relationship with Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Twitter. Trump posted a message on his social media platform, Truth Social, expressing his desire for Musk…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJul 24, 2025

Former US President Donald Trump has denied allegations that he was seeking to undermine Elon Musk's business ventures as retaliation for their disagreement over Trump's tax legislation. The article states that Trump and Musk, who had…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeJul 23, 2025

Here is a 188-word summary of the news article: Tesla reported its second-quarter financial results, showing a significant decline in revenue and profits compared to the previous year. The company's net income dropped 16% year-over-year to…

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