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US Democrats Demand Probe Into Starlink Ukraine Restrictions
US Democrats demanded a White House probe into Starlink restrictions in Ukraine after service interruptions hampered military drones.
House Democrats led by Reps. Sam Liccardo, Ro Khanna, and Jimmy Panetta wrote to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday demanding an investigation into Starlink service interruptions in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials told CNN that restrictions on the military-grade Starshield service remained active, hindering drone operations and Russian attack interceptions. The lawmakers stated they will scrutinize federal funding for Elon Musk's businesses if they win the Nov. 3 midterm election.
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US Democrats Demand Probe Into Starlink Ukraine Restrictions
The lawmakers sent a letter demanding a formal investigation into the service interruptions. Representative Sam Liccardo and other Democrats indicated that this probe would be a top priority if they gain control of the U.S. House. The dispute centers on the operational restrictions placed on the satellite internet service during the conflict. The demand was made public on Friday.