The White House is pulling the nomination for billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, just days before a Senate confirmation vote was set to take place. "After a thorough review of prior associations,

President Donald Trump said he would name a new nominee for NASA administrator, just days before billionaire Jared Isaacman, the current pick and a close ally of Elon Musk, was to face his planned Senate confirmation vote.

President Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, because of donations he had made to Democrats. But people with knowledge of the events say Mr. Isaacman had disclosed the contributions.