NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

Key Points:

• Byron Donalds made history as Florida’s first Black governor, joining a record five Black governors nationwide, including four Democrats elected in other states, marking a significant milestone in U.S. political history.
• Indiana Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman criticized President Trump’s decision to promote Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, calling it a mistake and urging the administration to fire staffers after the GOP’s midterm losses.
• NASA announced a new astronaut recruitment drive, seeking candidates with STEM or medical degrees to participate in upcoming historic missions such as the Artemis moon program and future Mars exploration.
• Attorney General Todd Blanche defended former White House chief of staff Susie Wiles against allegations of prioritizing financial interests over policy, dismissing claims made on a popular podcast as unfounded.
• Democrats condemned Stephen Miller’s promotion to White House chief of staff, viewing it as a continuation of divisive Trump-era policies, with leaders like Hakeem Jeffries vowing not to engage with Miller and criticizing the administration’s direction.