Starlink, Starshield back up in Ukraine

Ukrainian leaders confirmed Saturday that the country's access to SpaceX technologies Starlink and Starshield have been restored to full speed, shortly after Elon Musk admitted to slowing Starlink down.

• 7h ago

Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes

SpaceX's military-grade version of the Starlink internet service has become the backbone of Ukraine's drone operations.

• 10h ago

Starlink and Starshield explained

Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield satellite networks play different roles in Ukraine's fight against Russia. Here's how the two systems work, how they're used on the battlefield and why Ukraine's reliance on them could be a vulnerability.

• Oct 23

10/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses; 11 days until midterm contests.

• Oct 23

More on Ukraine use of Starlink, Starshield

It's not yet clear whether Ukrainian forces have regained access to the Starlink and Starshield technologies used in the war against Russia. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.

• Oct 23

Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine

Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.

• Oct 22

Crenshaw on Ukraine's SpaceX satellite access

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the full restoration of Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite service, including Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas. Crenshaw joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.

• Oct 22

Trump on Acton attack ad, Musk satellite order

President Trump took questions from reporters outside the White House on Thursday, weighing in on Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, as well as the revelation that Elon Musk chose to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's satellite service.

• Oct 22

Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, opts for shorter-term ban

Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI.

• Oct 22

Details on Musk's reported Ukraine restriction

Elon Musk intentionally restricted Ukraine's access to a SpaceX satellite network crucial to its defense from Russia attacks, sources tell CBS News. Wall Street Journal national security reporter Alexander Ward joins "The Daily Report" to share more.

• Oct 21

Diving into Musk's satellite restrictions

The order to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX's satellite network came from Elon Musk, sources told CBS News. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports and Clayton Swope, deputy director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, has more.

• Oct 21

Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say

A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.

• Oct 21

Ukraine's SpaceX ordeal sparks concern

Elon Musk's decision to restrict Ukrainians' access to the SpaceX satellite network has sparked concern over how much power tech owners hold. CBS News contributor and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman has more.

• Oct 21

How critical SpaceX satellites are to Ukraine

Sources tell CBS News that Elon Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite network. Francis Farrell, senior reporter for the Kyiv Independent, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Oct 21

Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger has "a lot of merit." Here's why.

Combining SpaceX and Tesla, whose stocks jumped after Musk said the companies are exploring a deal, would be the biggest corporate merger of all time.

• Oct 21

Inside meeting over Memphis data centers

Leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, voted against a one-year data center development moratorium but approved a significantly shorter pause. CBS News' Lauren Fichten has more details.

• Oct 21

Stephen Hubbard released by Russia

Stephen Hubbard, an American jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump. Meanwhile, Elon Musk chose to limit Ukraine's access to Starlink, sources say. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Oct 21

Sources: Musk restricted Ukraine's satellite access

Elon Musk chose to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's satellite service, affecting drone operations, sources say.

• Oct 20

Texas races heat up as early voting begins

Early voting has begun in Texas, a state with many closely watched midterm races. The Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo shares her insights.

• Oct 20

Warnock calls on Democrats to focus on South

Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock says his party can win throughout the South, but only with sustained investment in the region. New York Times reporter Ken Vogel and Washington Sun senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Oct 19

Elon Musk pledges to give a SpaceX share to every U.S. child

The SpaceX CEO wrote on social media on Monday that the gift "will be the first of many."

• Oct 19

Musk pledges SpaceX shares for U.S. kids

Elon Musk vowed in a social media post Monday to give one of his SpaceX shares to each child in the U.S. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.

• Oct 19

Elon Musk's flying Tesla Roadster

The new Tesla Roadster appears to defy the laws of physics but questions remain on whether or not it defies the laws of the road and sky.

• Oct 17

With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new Roadster, which uses high-pressure air thrusters to leave the road entirely during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX facility in Texas.

• Oct 16

Who would oversee a flying car? We asked the DOT.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new Roadster Rocket, which he called a "flying car" equipped with "ultra high-pressure air tanks."

• Oct 16

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