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Senators Investigate Musk's SpaceX Contracts Amid Security Concerns

5/22/2025

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Democratic senators are probing Elon Musk for possible corruption tied to SpaceX and Starlink contracts from the Trump era. Alarm bells are ringing over Musk's sway on military deals, especially the "Golden Dome" defense initiative. Critics are calling for transparency, worried about conflicts of interest and the impact on U.S. national security amid escalating tensions with China and Russia.

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Democratic senators are probing Elon Musk for possible corruption tied to SpaceX and Starlink contracts from the Trump era. Alarm bells are ringing over Musk's sway on military deals, especially the "Golden Dome" defense initiative. Critics are calling for transparency, worried about conflicts of interest and the impact on U.S. national security amid escalating tensions with China and Russia.