October 15, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

Developing

White House Denies Ordering Starshield Slowdown That Disrupted Ukraine's Drone War

Ukrainian officials said this week that connections to SpaceX's military-grade Starshield network slowed sharply on Oct. 13, disrupting drone and missile guidance and leaving at least one unit without early warning...

August 20, 2026 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

Confirmed

Trump Bought Up to $5 Million in SpaceX Bonds Two Days Before Boosting Space Policy

Trump's financial disclosure shows his portfolio bought between $1 million and $5 million in SpaceX senior unsecured notes -- 5.35% bonds maturing in July 2031 -- on Aug. 18, 2026. Two days later, on Aug. 20, Trump...

July 30, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

Well supported

FAA Proposes Waiving 13 Environmental Laws, Including NEPA, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, for Rocket Launch Licenses

On July 30, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking, proposed 14 CFR 400.3, that would waive compliance with 13 federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act...