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Mapping how private wealth collides with public power at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — and the conflicts that follow.
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We reviewed over a thousand pages of documents released by the FCC about what DOGE was doing there, and left with more questions than answers. FCC Chair Brendan Carr could get the chance to share more info tomorrow during his Senate testimony. www.theverge.com/policy/84506...
What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
An advocacy group is pushing for the agency to release more information.
www.theverge.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We reviewed over a thousand pages of documents released by the FCC about what DOGE was doing there, and left with more questions than answers. FCC Chair Brendan Carr could get the chance to share more info tomorrow during his Senate testimony. www.theverge.com/policy/84506...
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What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
An advocacy group is pushing for the agency to release more information.
buff.ly
December 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
"Overall, the researchers found that Grokipedia includes 12,522 citations to online sources that previous academic research has deemed as having very low credibility. And they found that Grokipedia cites those domains three times as often as Wikipedia." - @davidingram.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Overall, the researchers found that Grokipedia includes 12,522 citations to online sources that previous academic research has deemed as having very low credibility. And they found that Grokipedia cites those domains three times as often as Wikipedia." - @davidingram.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
“Elon Musk’s rocket company is lagging behind on development for its Starship megarocket…in October, however, [Sec.] Sean Duffy said the agency would reopen competition—creating a potential opening for Blue Origin and other aerospace firms.” - @sciam.bsky.social
Blue Origin’s NASA Launch to Mars Is a Shot across the Bow for Elon Musk’s SpaceX
After delays, Jeff Bezos’s rocket company successfully launched a NASA mission to study Mars on Thursday
www.scientificamerican.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“Elon Musk’s rocket company is lagging behind on development for its Starship megarocket…in October, however, [Sec.] Sean Duffy said the agency would reopen competition—creating a potential opening for Blue Origin and other aerospace firms.” - @sciam.bsky.social
The FCC is about to grant SpaceX a waiver to exempt it from the terrestrial build-out requirements associated with AWS-3 licenses. Meaning, unlike every other mobile carrier, the company can avoid building a network while warehousing the spectrum…
(Via @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social)
(Via @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social)
SpaceX Looking to Use AWS-3 for Direct-to-Cell
The company said it would seek a waiver to use the terrestrial spectrum for satellite service.
broadbandbreakfast.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The FCC is about to grant SpaceX a waiver to exempt it from the terrestrial build-out requirements associated with AWS-3 licenses. Meaning, unlike every other mobile carrier, the company can avoid building a network while warehousing the spectrum…
(Via @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social)
(Via @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social)
“Signal characteristics—strong, coherent, and highly predictable carriers from a large constellation—create the technical conditions under which opportunistic or deliberate #PNT exploitation could occur.” - @arstechnica.com
Does SpaceX’s Starshield have #GPS jamming capabilities?
Does SpaceX’s Starshield have #GPS jamming capabilities?
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Signal characteristics—strong, coherent, and highly predictable carriers from a large constellation—create the technical conditions under which opportunistic or deliberate #PNT exploitation could occur.” - @arstechnica.com
Does SpaceX’s Starshield have #GPS jamming capabilities?
Does SpaceX’s Starshield have #GPS jamming capabilities?
Tesla recalls more of their fleet amid concerns with vehicles' battery packs.
“The issue, which will require owners to have the affected parts replaced, adds to scrutiny of Tesla over quality and safety issues.” - @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“The issue, which will require owners to have the affected parts replaced, adds to scrutiny of Tesla over quality and safety issues.” - @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tesla Recalls Almost 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss
Tesla Inc. is recalling thousands of recently built vehicles over an issue that can cause a sudden loss of battery power, increasing the risk of a crash.
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Tesla recalls more of their fleet amid concerns with vehicles' battery packs.
“The issue, which will require owners to have the affected parts replaced, adds to scrutiny of Tesla over quality and safety issues.” - @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“The issue, which will require owners to have the affected parts replaced, adds to scrutiny of Tesla over quality and safety issues.” - @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As the midterms approach, President Trump and Musk are cozy again.
“As the owner of X, Musk remains one of the most influential voices in conservative media, with the potential to move races with hefty donations.” - @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/us-e...
“As the owner of X, Musk remains one of the most influential voices in conservative media, with the potential to move races with hefty donations.” - @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/us-e...
Musk back in Trump’s good graces after summer of public feuding
U.S. president confirms he and the billionaire have been chatting again since last month, marking a revival of a key alliance.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
As the midterms approach, President Trump and Musk are cozy again.
“As the owner of X, Musk remains one of the most influential voices in conservative media, with the potential to move races with hefty donations.” - @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/us-e...
“As the owner of X, Musk remains one of the most influential voices in conservative media, with the potential to move races with hefty donations.” - @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/us-e...
“To send astronauts to & from the moon, [SpaceX] Starship will have to refuel in Earth orbit & land upright on the lunar surface—capabilities that are new & untested. It must do all that by 2027 to hit NASA schedule or 2030 to match China.” - @clarakm.bsky.social for @sciam.bsky.social
NASA’s Moon Mission Is a Mess, and It May Cost Us the New Space Race
Former NASA officials warn that the U.S. looks poised to lose its self-declared race to beat China to the moon
www.scientificamerican.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“To send astronauts to & from the moon, [SpaceX] Starship will have to refuel in Earth orbit & land upright on the lunar surface—capabilities that are new & untested. It must do all that by 2027 to hit NASA schedule or 2030 to match China.” - @clarakm.bsky.social for @sciam.bsky.social
The FCC is urged to investigate Musk’s susceptibility to Chinese influence.
“A petition cited Musk’s business activities in China, including a major Tesla factory, & @propublica.org revealed some direct investment from Chinese entities in SpaceX.” - @index.broadbandbreakfast.com.ap.brid.gy
“A petition cited Musk’s business activities in China, including a major Tesla factory, & @propublica.org revealed some direct investment from Chinese entities in SpaceX.” - @index.broadbandbreakfast.com.ap.brid.gy
Frequency Forward Wants FCC Hearing on Musk's China Ties
The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.
broadbandbreakfast.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The FCC is urged to investigate Musk’s susceptibility to Chinese influence.
“A petition cited Musk’s business activities in China, including a major Tesla factory, & @propublica.org revealed some direct investment from Chinese entities in SpaceX.” - @index.broadbandbreakfast.com.ap.brid.gy
“A petition cited Musk’s business activities in China, including a major Tesla factory, & @propublica.org revealed some direct investment from Chinese entities in SpaceX.” - @index.broadbandbreakfast.com.ap.brid.gy
BREAKING >>>
U.S. watchdog group is urging the FCC to block SpaceX’s $17 billion deal to acquire radio spectrum from EchoStar over concerns about Chinese investments in Elon Musk’s companies.
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U.S. watchdog group is urging the FCC to block SpaceX’s $17 billion deal to acquire radio spectrum from EchoStar over concerns about Chinese investments in Elon Musk’s companies.
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A US watchdog group is urging the Federal Communications Commission to block SpaceX's $17 billion deal to acquire radio spectrum from EchoStar over concerns about Chinese investments in Elon Musk's companies.
Group Urges FCC to Stop SpaceX–EchoStar Deal, Pointing to Murky China Ties
A US watchdog group is urging the Federal Communications Commission to block SpaceX’s $17 billion deal to acquire radio spectrum from EchoStar over concerns about Chinese investments in Elon Musk’s companies.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING >>>
U.S. watchdog group is urging the FCC to block SpaceX’s $17 billion deal to acquire radio spectrum from EchoStar over concerns about Chinese investments in Elon Musk’s companies.
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U.S. watchdog group is urging the FCC to block SpaceX’s $17 billion deal to acquire radio spectrum from EchoStar over concerns about Chinese investments in Elon Musk’s companies.
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The federal safety probe against Tesla expands after regulators ordered it to hand over records about door handles that reportedly failed and left occupants unable to exit.
More from @lorak.bsky.social and @cnbc.com 🔽
More from @lorak.bsky.social and @cnbc.com 🔽
Tesla faces widening federal probe into door handle safety issues
Tesla faces widening federal probe into door handle safety issues
Elon Musk's automaker faces a widening probe concerning alleged safety defects with the company's flush-mounted, electronic door handles.
cnb.cx
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The federal safety probe against Tesla expands after regulators ordered it to hand over records about door handles that reportedly failed and left occupants unable to exit.
More from @lorak.bsky.social and @cnbc.com 🔽
More from @lorak.bsky.social and @cnbc.com 🔽
Elon Musk’s security clearance is now a public record as a federal court ordered the release of records tied to Musk’s security clearances after his public admissions of drug use and foreign contacts.
Good explainer by @govexec.bsky.social ⬇️
www.govexec.com/management/2...
Good explainer by @govexec.bsky.social ⬇️
www.govexec.com/management/2...
Security clearance secrecy faces new scrutiny after Elon Musk disclosures
COMMENTARY | A federal judge’s order to release some details of Musk’s security clearances highlights how public disclosures by high-profile individuals can erode Privacy Act protections and raises qu...
www.govexec.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Elon Musk’s security clearance is now a public record as a federal court ordered the release of records tied to Musk’s security clearances after his public admissions of drug use and foreign contacts.
Good explainer by @govexec.bsky.social ⬇️
www.govexec.com/management/2...
Good explainer by @govexec.bsky.social ⬇️
www.govexec.com/management/2...
ICYMI: The space race hits a snag amid SpaceX delays.
@nbcnews.com reported that agency leaders are growing increasingly impatient as they push to keep the Artemis timeline on track. ⬇️
nbcnews.com/science/spac...
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@nbcnews.com reported that agency leaders are growing increasingly impatient as they push to keep the Artemis timeline on track. ⬇️
nbcnews.com/science/spac...
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As the U.S. and China race to the moon, America's hopes rest on SpaceX — and it's behind
China aims to put its astronauts on the moon by 2030. For NASA to get back there first, it needs SpaceX to quickly complete its Starship rocket — but it faces major hurdles.
nbcnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
ICYMI: The space race hits a snag amid SpaceX delays.
@nbcnews.com reported that agency leaders are growing increasingly impatient as they push to keep the Artemis timeline on track. ⬇️
nbcnews.com/science/spac...
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@nbcnews.com reported that agency leaders are growing increasingly impatient as they push to keep the Artemis timeline on track. ⬇️
nbcnews.com/science/spac...
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Starlink just won the most BEAD locations in Texas with nearly 64k homes.
Another major public contract for a company already loaded with federal subsidies and defense deals.
Read more from @lightreading.bsky.social ⬇️
bit.ly/4heUzcD
Another major public contract for a company already loaded with federal subsidies and defense deals.
Read more from @lightreading.bsky.social ⬇️
bit.ly/4heUzcD
SpaceX wins highest number of BEAD locations in Texas
Texas awarded SpaceX $108.8 million in BEAD funding to reach nearly 64,000 locations with low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite.
bit.ly
October 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Starlink just won the most BEAD locations in Texas with nearly 64k homes.
Another major public contract for a company already loaded with federal subsidies and defense deals.
Read more from @lightreading.bsky.social ⬇️
bit.ly/4heUzcD
Another major public contract for a company already loaded with federal subsidies and defense deals.
Read more from @lightreading.bsky.social ⬇️
bit.ly/4heUzcD
A SpaceX project may be in trouble⬇️
"Starshield's unusual transmissions have the potential to interfere with other scientific and commercial satellites, warns
@coastal8049.bsky.social, a satellite tracker in Canada who first spotted the signals" - @gbrumfiel.bsky.social fiel.bsky.social, @npr.org
"Starshield's unusual transmissions have the potential to interfere with other scientific and commercial satellites, warns
@coastal8049.bsky.social, a satellite tracker in Canada who first spotted the signals" - @gbrumfiel.bsky.social fiel.bsky.social, @npr.org
An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.
A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal
An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.
n.pr
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A SpaceX project may be in trouble⬇️
"Starshield's unusual transmissions have the potential to interfere with other scientific and commercial satellites, warns
@coastal8049.bsky.social, a satellite tracker in Canada who first spotted the signals" - @gbrumfiel.bsky.social fiel.bsky.social, @npr.org
"Starshield's unusual transmissions have the potential to interfere with other scientific and commercial satellites, warns
@coastal8049.bsky.social, a satellite tracker in Canada who first spotted the signals" - @gbrumfiel.bsky.social fiel.bsky.social, @npr.org
"SpaceX’s dominance has prompted concerns about the amount of power the world’s richest person wields because of the Starlink network. In 2023, Musk claimed that he had “more real-time global economic data in one head than anyone ever.” - @cuthbertson.bsky.social for @the-independent.com
Elon Musk now controls two thirds of satellites as 10,000th Starlink launches
The richest man on Earth is also the most powerful person in space
www.independent.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"SpaceX’s dominance has prompted concerns about the amount of power the world’s richest person wields because of the Starlink network. In 2023, Musk claimed that he had “more real-time global economic data in one head than anyone ever.” - @cuthbertson.bsky.social for @the-independent.com
After acquiring Echostar spectrum for $17 billion, Starlink wants to become a mobile carrier giant, per @arstechnica.com.
It appears that Musk & Starlink are about to be handed a huge gift from the FCC after requesting the agency remove the requirements with those licenses.
It appears that Musk & Starlink are about to be handed a huge gift from the FCC after requesting the agency remove the requirements with those licenses.
October 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
After acquiring Echostar spectrum for $17 billion, Starlink wants to become a mobile carrier giant, per @arstechnica.com.
It appears that Musk & Starlink are about to be handed a huge gift from the FCC after requesting the agency remove the requirements with those licenses.
It appears that Musk & Starlink are about to be handed a huge gift from the FCC after requesting the agency remove the requirements with those licenses.
Another day, another contract gained by Musk from the U.S government.
This time, it is a $714 million Pentagon contract deepening Musk’s grip in the U.S. defense apparatus.
Reporting by Sarah Bregel for @fastcompany.com
This time, it is a $714 million Pentagon contract deepening Musk’s grip in the U.S. defense apparatus.
Reporting by Sarah Bregel for @fastcompany.com
The Pentagon awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX $714 million in upcoming military launches, as rival Blue Origin races to keep up. f-st.co/KvWXKEn
Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins $714 million in upcoming Pentagon launches as Blue Origin races to keep up
The awards highlight the company’s continued dominance over Pentagon space contracts, despite Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump’s public falling out earlier this year.
f-st.co
October 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Another day, another contract gained by Musk from the U.S government.
This time, it is a $714 million Pentagon contract deepening Musk’s grip in the U.S. defense apparatus.
Reporting by Sarah Bregel for @fastcompany.com
This time, it is a $714 million Pentagon contract deepening Musk’s grip in the U.S. defense apparatus.
Reporting by Sarah Bregel for @fastcompany.com
X-Labs reports only 17% of Starlink users meet the FCC benchmark for broadband speed.
As NTIA moves to spend billions on Starlink, many users who rely on the service will be left with subpar speeds that don’t even qualify as “broadband.”
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Read more from @bgrcom.bsky.social ⬇️
As NTIA moves to spend billions on Starlink, many users who rely on the service will be left with subpar speeds that don’t even qualify as “broadband.”
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Read more from @bgrcom.bsky.social ⬇️
Starlink Could Fail If It's Adopted Nationally - Here's Why - BGR
Per the FCC's definition of sufficient broadband internet capability, a broader Starlink expansion may actually place the service well below expected bandwidth.
www.bgr.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
X-Labs reports only 17% of Starlink users meet the FCC benchmark for broadband speed.
As NTIA moves to spend billions on Starlink, many users who rely on the service will be left with subpar speeds that don’t even qualify as “broadband.”
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Read more from @bgrcom.bsky.social ⬇️
As NTIA moves to spend billions on Starlink, many users who rely on the service will be left with subpar speeds that don’t even qualify as “broadband.”
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Read more from @bgrcom.bsky.social ⬇️
Tesla's FSD tech is officially under investigation per @nbcnews.com.
"Tesla's using the FSD sometimes fail to stop for train tracks or mishandle rail crossings, including when red lights are flashing and gate arms are lowering, according to Tesla drivers and videos." - @davidingram.bsky.social
"Tesla's using the FSD sometimes fail to stop for train tracks or mishandle rail crossings, including when red lights are flashing and gate arms are lowering, according to Tesla drivers and videos." - @davidingram.bsky.social
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that it would investigate how Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving software handles railroad crossings as part of a wide-ranging investigation of incidents where the agency said Tesla vehicles have violated traffic safety laws.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving software under investigation after railroad incidents
NBC News reported last month that Tesla vehicles using Full Self-Driving software sometimes fail to stop for train tracks.
nbcnews.to
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Tesla's FSD tech is officially under investigation per @nbcnews.com.
"Tesla's using the FSD sometimes fail to stop for train tracks or mishandle rail crossings, including when red lights are flashing and gate arms are lowering, according to Tesla drivers and videos." - @davidingram.bsky.social
"Tesla's using the FSD sometimes fail to stop for train tracks or mishandle rail crossings, including when red lights are flashing and gate arms are lowering, according to Tesla drivers and videos." - @davidingram.bsky.social
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has reports of Tesla vehicles using FSD driving through red traffic lights and driving against the proper direction of travel during a lane change." - @davidshepardson.bsky.social for @reuters.com
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aut...
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aut...
October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has reports of Tesla vehicles using FSD driving through red traffic lights and driving against the proper direction of travel during a lane change." - @davidshepardson.bsky.social for @reuters.com
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aut...
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aut...
“The FAA has approved its first mainline aircraft equipped with Starlink internet, clearing the way for a first commercial flight on October 15.” - @reuters.com
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aer...
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aer...
October 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“The FAA has approved its first mainline aircraft equipped with Starlink internet, clearing the way for a first commercial flight on October 15.” - @reuters.com
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aer...
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Despite owning over ⅔ of the satellites in space, Starlink wants more.
“Their lofty goal has come at a price for astronomers, who have seen their work become more difficult as the sky fills up with satellites.” - Jonathan Yersushalmy for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
“Their lofty goal has come at a price for astronomers, who have seen their work become more difficult as the sky fills up with satellites.” - Jonathan Yersushalmy for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Don’t look up: how Trump’s deregulation drive could obscure the stars and threaten our access to space
Astronomers are warning that the proliferation of satellite constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink, are making their work harder than it’s ever been
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Despite owning over ⅔ of the satellites in space, Starlink wants more.
“Their lofty goal has come at a price for astronomers, who have seen their work become more difficult as the sky fills up with satellites.” - Jonathan Yersushalmy for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
“Their lofty goal has come at a price for astronomers, who have seen their work become more difficult as the sky fills up with satellites.” - Jonathan Yersushalmy for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
The Trump Admin & Musk are shaking hands once again, but this time for Musk’s AI company, xAI.
“The Trump administration has signed a deal with Musk’s xAI, allowing the AI tool to be used widely across government” -
@joemillerjr.ft.com for @financialtimes.com
“The Trump administration has signed a deal with Musk’s xAI, allowing the AI tool to be used widely across government” -
@joemillerjr.ft.com for @financialtimes.com
US inks deal with Musk’s xAI in sign of rapprochement with Trump on.ft.com/4gPCu4Y
US inks deal with Musk’s xAI in sign of rapprochement with Trump
Contract agreed just days after the president and his billionaire backer met at memorial for Charlie Kirk
on.ft.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Trump Admin & Musk are shaking hands once again, but this time for Musk’s AI company, xAI.
“The Trump administration has signed a deal with Musk’s xAI, allowing the AI tool to be used widely across government” -
@joemillerjr.ft.com for @financialtimes.com
“The Trump administration has signed a deal with Musk’s xAI, allowing the AI tool to be used widely across government” -
@joemillerjr.ft.com for @financialtimes.com