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SpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns

CNBC · World

Published 23 Oct 2026, 5:37 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla.

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Reliance Denies Obstructing Starlink as Musk Targets Indian Satellite Market

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance says it welcomes competition while awaiting the same regulatory clearances as Elon Musk's Starlink.

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