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Trump’s Revived NASA Pick, Isaacman, To Face New Senate Hearing

Jared Isaacman speaks to senators during his first confirmation hearing in Washington on April 9.
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By Loren Grush

November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM UTC

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, will face another Senate confirmation hearing on Dec. 3, following the administration’s renomination of the fintech billionaire to run the agency.

Isaacman is expected to face tough questions about recent comments regarding his vision for NASA and about a leaked document that detailed ways he would reshape the space agency.