Former reality TV star appointed NASA Interim Administrator

NASA has a new interim Administrator. US President Donald Trump has announced that former reality TV star and current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will be taking on the role.

"Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country's Transportation Affairs," wrote Trump, who abruptly yanked the NASA nomination from Jared Isaacman in June. Isaacman later suggested that his connection to Trump's former best pal, Elon Musk, was to blame for the President's change of heart.

Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Isaacman said: "Short of a new nominee, this was a great move. @NASA needs political leadership from someone the President trusts and has confidence in. Wishing @SecDuffy well in this important endeavor – NASA deserves the best."

He later added: "If you love NASA, then trust me – you want the interim administrator to be someone who can text the President. A trusted cabinet member like Sec. Duffy ...