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Washington Post
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Amid Trump standoff, Smithsonian says only secretary can hire and fire
The Smithsonian's Board of Regents said on Monday night that 'all personnel decisions' are directed by Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, 10 days after President Donald Trump claimed that he had fired the director of the institution's National Portrait Gallery. The board, which issued its statement after an all-day meeting Monday, also said that it supported Bunch's 'authority and management' of the Smithsonian.
Washington Post
31-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Trump to withdraw billionaire Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA, AP source says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA , a person familiar with the administration's personnel decisions said Saturday. The individual was not authorized to comment publicly. The White House and NASA did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.
