Senators Demand Probe into Musk's Russia Ties

Two top Democratic senators, Jeanne Shaheen and Jack Reed, are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk's communications with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. The senators sent a letter to the Department of Defense and the Justice Department, expressing concerns that Musk's contacts pose a national security risk and questioning his reliability as a government contractor. They cited reports of Musk's communications dating back to 2022, which include interactions with high-level Russian figures such as Sergei Kiriyenko. Musk, who has close ties to President-elect Donald Trump and holds significant government contracts through SpaceX, could face scrutiny regarding his security clearance and involvement in U.S. government contracts. Despite multiple requests for comment, neither Musk nor SpaceX has responded. The investigation could potentially lead to Musk's debarment from government contracts.