Coverage dated October 21, 2026

How Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests

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How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests

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    According to reports, Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine's Starshield defense systems. Nick Schifrin reports, and Amna Nawaz discusses how the world's richest man gained such power over U.S. security interests with Charles Galbreath.

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    How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests

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