Policy·October 23, 2026 at 8:22 AM EDT·1 source
Silicon Valley Democrats demand investigation into Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
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What happened
- California Democrats demanded a government-wide investigation into restrictions on SpaceX’s Starshield service in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian officials said the restrictions were still disrupting military drones and operations, despite President Trump’s claim that access had been restored.
- The lawmakers said investigations would become a priority if Democrats win House control in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Lawmakers leading the letter
Sam Liccardo, Ro Khanna and Jimmy Panetta
Potential investigating body
120th Congress
Why it matters
The dispute raises governance, contractual and national-security questions for technology companies providing critical government services. It also signals potential congressional scrutiny of federal contractors if Democrats gain House control.
What to watch. Whether Democrats win House control in the Nov. 3 midterm election, and whether the White House or SpaceX responds to the lawmakers’ investigation demand.
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Who is involved
Silicon Valley Democrats demand investigation into Starlink r…SpaceXStarlinkStarshieldDonald TrumpSam LiccardoRo KhannaJimmy PanettaSusie Wiles
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