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Elon Musk is back in Washington, and questions are once again being raised about potential conflicts of interest surrounding his business empire and government involvement. The New York Times reports that his renewed presence in the capital revives scrutiny over how his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, may intersect with federal policy, contracts and regulation.

US President Donald Trump reportedly consulted Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok before the operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to The Independent. The report is drawing attention for suggesting an AI tool may have played a role in decisions surrounding a major foreign military operation against a foreign head of state.

Elon Musk has publicly questioned the value of stealth aircraft, revoking his long-standing skepticism about manned fighter jets and their role in future warfare. His remarks have sparked debate among defense analysts and aviation enthusiasts, with critics pointing to the proven performance of stealth platforms like the F-35 and others arguing that drones and missiles may render them obsolete.

Elon Musk has hinted at a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX, saying "Who can imagine what action one might take." The remark suggests the billionaire may be weighing a combination of his electric car company and his rocket firm, though no concrete plan has been announced.

SPCX, the ETF tied to SpaceX exposure, is on course for another week of gains as enthusiasm around Elon Musk's SpaceX keeps attracting traders. An analyst cautioned that investors should 'divorce' the rally from fundamentals, arguing the momentum-driven surge may not be supported by the underlying financials of the companies involved.

Elon Musk suggested that artificial intelligence may eventually make money irrelevant, arguing AI abundance could upend traditional economics. Bitcoin billionaire Michael Saylor disagreed, defending money and bitcoin as durable stores of value in an AI-driven future. The exchange has sparked debate in crypto and tech circles about whether AI fundamentally changes how wealth and currency will work.

Leaked material attributed to the combined SpaceX and xAI operation suggests the company is preparing an 'Xpass' subscription that would bundle X Premium, the Grok chatbot, and the Cursor coding tool into a single paid plan. The reported bundle would give subscribers one payment for social platform features, AI chat access, and AI-assisted programming. No pricing or launch date has been confirmed, and the company has not publicly commented on the leak.