Vivek Ramaswamy resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Trump, to focus on a political campaign in Ohio. He co-led the commission with Elon Musk. Ramaswamy expressed gratitude for his role and confidence in the team's future success. A spokesperson highlighted his significant contributions and anticipated continued support for Trump's agenda.
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China is set to launch the Shenzhou 20 mission to its space station, with astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie embarking on a six-month stay. They will replace the current crew and conduct experiments, perform extravehicular activities, and improve the station. Chen Dong, a veteran astronaut, will lead the mission, while his crewmates will experience their first spaceflight.
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