VIDEO : Bill Nye to Attend Trump's State of the Union Address

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is headed to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address with the president's controversial nominee to lead NASA. On Thursday Nye said in a statement that he is "pleased" to attend the speech with U.S. Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma and Trump's recently approved NASA head. Bridenstine has faced contentious Senate confirmation hearings over his past comments dismissing man-made causes for global warming. Nye said in a statement from Bridenstine's office that he has enjoyed a "productive working relationship" with the congressman.