Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?

Federal agencies are reviewing whether the tech mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules meant to protect states secrets.

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Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules

Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter ...
The New York Times - 14h
Drone updates: No national security risk found after 5,000 FBI tips

The FBI has received more than 5,000 tips in the last few weeks about drone sightings in New Jersey and other states, said the joint statement.
ABC News - 1d
WH: Drones not national security risk, argues administration has made 'good faith effort' to be transparent

The White House on Monday said the drones that have been spotted in the Northeast are not a national security or public safety risk, just after President-elect Trump questioned why officials have ...
The Hill - 1d
Elon Musk will not receive highest-level government security clearance – reports

The SpaceX head has been advised to not seek the same over his drug use and contacts with foreign nationals. The space entrepreneur Elon Musk is unlikely to receive government security clearances ...
The Guardian - 1d
Elon Musk and DOGE vs. Regulators

The billionaire has needled government agencies, armed with potential influence over their budgets. But some of these organizations are also looking into his interests.
The New York Times - 5d
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg

The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.
BBC News - Dec. 6
Elon Musk-led effort to cut federal workforce risks stifling labour market

Plus, does Trump spell good news for bankers?
Financial Times - Dec. 5
2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion

Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom

A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4