Democrats Demand Investigation Into Musk's FAA Conflicts

A group of Democratic senators, including Chris Van Hollen, Richard Blumenthal, and Elizabeth Warren, is calling for a federal investigation into potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk and his dealings with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The request follows reports that the FAA may replace a $2.4 billion Verizon contract for air traffic control communications with a contract for Musk's Starlink service. The senators have expressed concerns that Musk, as a special government employee under the Trump administration, may have violated conflict of interest laws by using his government role to benefit his private company. They are urging the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice to look into Musk's activities at the FAA. This demand is set against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny over the U.S. air traffic control system, especially after a series of aviation incidents. The calls for investigation also coincide with broader concerns about ethics and conflicts of interest emerging from Trump's administration.