As Trump Seeks New Ways to Defund Harvard, Elon Musk Continues to Blow Shit Up - emptywheel
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The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to end or reassign $100 million worth of contracts with Harvard University, as part of a broader effort to use alternative vendors. Agencies are required to report any contract cancellations by June 6, with certain critical services potentially exempt from immediate termination. Additionally, SpaceX's latest launch of its Starship achieved some milestones but ultimately failed due to a propellant leak, continuing the challenges faced by Elon Musk's company in securing reliable space travel.
The Trump administration instructed agencies to terminate or reassign $100 million in contracts with Harvard University, citing a move towards alternative vendors.
The latest SpaceX Starship launch saw improved performance compared to earlier attempts, but ultimately experienced failure due to a propellant leak.
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