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NASA chief says claims that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin should be investigated

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix, on the newest of 3 developments

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called the report "concerning" for NASA and the intelligence community.

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  1. NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

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  2. NASA Administrator Nelson says report of Musk contacts with Putin 'concerning'

    Headline from UPI ·

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    NASA chief says claims that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin should be investigated

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  1. CNN

    NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Friday called for an investigation into a Wall Street Journal report that SpaceX founder and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in “regular contact” since late 2022.

  2. The Columbian

    Here’s a look at Musk’s contact with Putin and why it matters (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of major government contractor SpaceX and key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian Presiden

  3. Washington Examiner

    NASA head calls for investigation into Elon Musk’s Putin ties (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called for an investigation after a report alleged Elon Musk has been in "regular contact" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

  4. NBC Chicago

    Elon Musk's secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports.

  5. The New Republic

    Elon Musk Stays Silent After Bombshell Report on Secret Putin Contact (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Elon Musk has been in secret talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin—raising concerns about how the world’s richest man (and key Trump ally) is a national security risk to America.

  6. PBS NewsHour

    What to know about Elon Musk's reported phone calls with Putin and why it matters (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of major government contractor SpaceX and key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years, The Wall Street Journal reported.

  7. Semafor

    NASA head says report of Elon Musk talking to Putin should be investigated (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    NASA head Bill Nelson told Semafor that alleged calls between Russian President Vladimir Putin and billionaire Elon Musk are “concerning” if true.

  8. Jalopnik

    Elon Musk 'Has Been In Regular Contact With' Vladimir Putin For Years: Report (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    Also, Starlink terminals have been found on Russian drones, but surely those two things aren't connected.

  9. Gizmodo

    With Putin Calls, It’s Clearer Than Ever That Elon Musk Is a National Security Threat (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The billionaire has been chatting with Russia's authoritarian leader for years while he stumps for Trump and commands huge government contracts.

  10. The Guardian

    Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications

  11. Rolling Stone

    Musk Has Regularly Talked to Putin, Faced 'Implicit Threats': Report (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in regular contact over the last two years, the Wall Street Journal reported.

  12. Newsweek

    Is Elon Musk compromised by Putin? What we know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Musk has been in contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022 according to various officials but no formal alerts have been raised over possible security breaches.

  13. Fortune

    Elon Musk reportedly in 'regular contact' with Putin (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Musk has held repeated talks with high-ranking Kremlin officials, including an official responsible for spreading disinformation on social media.

  14. Quartz

    Elon Musk has regularly spoken with Vladimir Putin and faced 'implicit threats,' report says (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The Russian president reportedly leaned on the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to block a Starlink deal with Taiwan, among other things

  15. New York Post

    Musk and Putin have regularly talked since late 2022: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Elon Musk has regularly communicated with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a wide array of topics over the past two years, according to a report.

  16. The Week

    Elon Musk is in regular contact with Putin, WSJ says (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The Tesla founder has been increasingly involved in Donald Trump's presidential campaign

  17. People

    Elon Musk Has Been in Close Contact with Vladimir Putin: Report (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Elon Musk has been in close contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to reports from 'The Wall Street Journal.' The Tesla CEO has been supporting Donald Trump for the presidential election.

  18. UPI

    NASA Administrator Nelson says report of Musk contacts with Putin 'concerning' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says reported secret conversations held between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin are "concerning" and, if true, should be investigated.

  19. The Hill

    NASA chief calls for investigation into report about Musk-Putin talks (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called for The Wall Street Journal’s recent report on “secret” conversations between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin to be investigated. Nelson first emphasized that NASA is “non-partisan political” and praised SpaceX for its recent work…

  20. Fox10 Phoenix

    NASA chief says claims that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin should be investigated (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called the report "concerning" for NASA and the intelligence community.

  21. Insider

    NASA chief and Democratic lawmakers urge investigation into reports of Musk-Putin conversations (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    NASA's chief called for an investigation into The Wall Street Journal's report that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Vladimir Putin.

  22. FOX Business

    NASA chief says WSJ report that claims Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin should be investigated (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson this week said a report that SpaceX owner Elon Musk has had regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin should be investigated.

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