Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused SpaceX of restricting access to its military-grade Starshield satellite service, saying the move has hobbled Ukrainian drone strikes and air defence operations. The reported restrictions have drawn attention to SpaceX's role and its relationship with the Pentagon in providing the crucial communications capability Ukraine's armed forces have relied on during the war.
NYTimes – Business Zelenskyy frames sudden shift as a betrayal by Trump, as spotlight turns on how Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Pentagon control the crucial service Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused SpaceX of restricting access to its military-grade Starlink service , in effect hobbling Ukrainian drone strike missions and crucial air defences with a flick of the switch. The development – and its dire consequences for Ukraine – has put the…
Donald Trump says Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's military-grade Starlink access, and the reported speed and access restrictions have been lifted; Musk continues to deny that he restricted access.
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Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's military-grade Starlink access, lifting the reported speed and access restrictions.
Zelenskyy frames sudden shift as a betrayal by Trump, as spotlight turns on how Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Pentagon control the crucial service Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused SpaceX of restricting access to its military-grade Starlink service , in effect hobbling Ukrainian drone strike missions and crucial air defences with a flick of the switch. The development – and its dire consequences for Ukraine – has put the…
NYTimes – Business For years, Ukraine’s armed forces have relied on satellite communication services developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Recent restrictions have hampered its war effort.
NPR – Politics A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired by the Trump administration Department of Justice in July 2025. Comey sued the DOJ, claiming her dismissal was illegal. The judge noted she had worked on high-profile cases and received stellar reviews. The ruling adds to concerns about politically motivated firings at the DOJ.
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" television series and in several films, has died at age 90. His representative confirmed he died at his home in North Hollywood. Former co-star George Takei mourned his death in a Facebook post on Monday.
NPR – Politics President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, portraying him as a national-security threat and questioning his loyalty to the United States. El-Sayed, who is running for the US Senate, responded to the attacks, which were made at a Michigan rally with the midterm elections approaching.
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