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Starlink Connects White House Amid Media Controversies

3/18/2025

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Elon Musk's Starlink internet now connects the White House, sparking worries about his influence over the network. In a twist, Meta's attempts to silence a revealing memoir about its CEO backfired, while a new study highlights the rise of right-wing podcasters. Meanwhile, the Trump administration quietly erased a webpage addressing gun violence as a public health crisis.

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Elon Musk's Starlink internet now connects the White House, sparking worries about his influence over the network. In a twist, Meta's attempts to silence a revealing memoir about its CEO backfired, while a new study highlights the rise of right-wing podcasters. Meanwhile, the Trump administration quietly erased a webpage addressing gun violence as a public health crisis.