Center · Watch · October 24, 2026
Oct 23 ยท Ukraine says its Starlink speed cap is still in place as senators press for oversight of SpaceX
The Hill: GOP Senators push for oversight of Elon Musk's space dominance
Grade D (64/100). The Hill's Senate reporter on Republican worries about relying on SpaceX after Ukraine's Starshield slowdown, the senators' letter asking the Pentagon inspector general to investigate, and Democrats' criticism of Musk
D: Leaves out key context and uses an unnamed source or unsourced number.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): [0:00]-[5:55] no response from SpaceX, Musk or the Pentagon is included
- Relies on an unnamed source or a number with no source (minus 18 points): [5:43] 'one Republican aide I spoke to said that Musk is in for a quote rude awakening next year' (an unnamed aide)
Splits: The Hill's Senate reporter on Republican worries about relying on SpaceX after Ukraine's Starshield slowdown, the senators' letter asking the Pentagon inspector general to investigate, and Democrats' criticism of Musk
Same story: CBS News, New York Post