Overview

• Democratic senators have called for a criminal investigation into Elon Musk, alleging that his dual role as a government official and business owner may violate federal conflict-of-interest laws.
• Reports suggest the FAA is considering canceling a $2.4 billion Verizon contract to upgrade air traffic control systems and awarding the project to Musk's Starlink.
• Starlink has been installed at the White House, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities and ethical implications despite claims it was done to improve connectivity.
• SpaceX engineers, including some working at the FAA, have reportedly directed the use of Starlink technology for air traffic control upgrades, intensifying scrutiny of Musk's influence.
• SpaceX has denied allegations of wrongdoing, stating that Starlink is intended as a partial solution for aging systems and not as a replacement for existing contracts.