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Pentagon Watchdog Declines Ukraine Starlink Probe

The Pentagon inspector general declined nine senators' bipartisan request to investigate Ukraine Starlink and Starshield disruptions, directing them to the Air Force and Space Force.

SpaceX Closes $40B GPU Debt Financing

SpaceX has secured $40 billion in debt financing to buy GPUs for its AI ambitions, with Elon Musk crediting its investment-grade status and revenue from Starlink and launches for preserving access to credit. Musk warned that tightening lending could force many smaller AI infrastructure firms to fail or consolidate.

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Tesla widens Houston robotaxi zone eight to ten times larger

Tesla has substantially expanded its Houston Robotaxi service area, extending coverage from northwest Houston toward downtown and Bellaire; estimates suggest the zone is roughly eight to 10 times larger than before. Its rocket-shaped boundary sparked speculation about a SpaceX reference, though Elon Musk called the resemblance coincidental, and reports say Houston’s service still has a limited driverless fleet and no public Cybercab rides.

Ukraine Says Starlink Service Has Stabilized

Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield restrictions remain in place, with military terminals still losing connections at speeds around 161 km/h and no confirmed full restoration. This conflicts with President Donald Trump’s claim that Elon Musk restored the service; Ukrainian officials say any improvements have been uneven and may not mean the restrictions were lifted.

Musk Says $985 Billion Fortune Will Fund Foundation

Elon Musk is pursuing a possible Tesla-SpaceX merger as he builds an empire spanning electric vehicles, satellites, AI and robotics, while saying his fortune would largely support a foundation focused on space exploration and sustainability. Critics including Kara Swisher question the strategy and warn about his concentrated business and political influence, with reported Starlink decisions in Ukraine adding to concerns about his power.

Cook shifts three Senate ratings, two toward Democrats

Cook Political Report moved South Carolina and Mississippi Senate races toward greater competitiveness for Democrats, while shifting Minnesota slightly toward Republicans; South Carolina remains favored for the GOP. The midterm contests are also seeing a major influx of megadonor money, including more than $80 million from Michael Bloomberg for Democrats and $369 million from Elon Musk for Republicans, amid projections of record campaign-ad spending.

Starlink Restrictions Persist in Ukraine

Lawmakers from both parties are calling for investigations into reports that Starlink service used by Ukrainian forces was restricted, potentially disrupting military operations. Elon Musk blamed the Trump administration, while President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied ordering a slowdown; Republican lawmakers including Mike Turner and Brian Fitzpatrick have demanded accountability.

Tesla, SpaceX Committees Weigh $3.5 Trillion Merger

Tesla and SpaceX merger speculation has intensified, with Barclays reportedly projecting a possible announcement by December and the companies’ shared technology, including the Roadster’s SpaceX thrusters, cited as evidence of closer ties. Reports of employees following one another on X are unverified, and neither company has confirmed a deal; any merger would require shareholder and regulatory approval.