How Musk’s DOGE could boost SpaceX and wound his least favorite government agency

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency could boost his company and take his least favorite government agency to task.

Musk has a well-publicized feud with the Federal Aviation Administration, which has jurisdiction over SpaceX’s areas of interest. The two are frequently in conflict, with Musk’s breakneck pace clashing with one of the most rules-conscious agencies. With Musk set to run the DOGE, his threats of lawsuits and social media taunts could transform into real action against the agency.

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