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Capitol Lens | Seeing eye to Nye

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By Tom Williams
Posted December 3, 2025 at 3:45pm

NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman, left, talks with Bill Nye “The Science Guy” in the Russell Senate Office Building prior to Isaacman’s confirmation hearing before the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday.

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