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Biden's administration has reversed the FCC's decision on a $885 million Starlink program intended to provide internet to over 642,000 homes and businesses. Following Biden's comments about Elon Musk, the FCC withdrew the funding, leading to increased spending on penalties instead of connecting people. A recent report indicated that the current administration is spending up to $100,000 per home for broadband, compared to the $1,300 per home under the Starlink deal. Despite $42 billion allocated for internet access, there has been no progress in connecting Americans. Instead, the focus has shifted to advancing progressive policy goals, such as DEI requirements and climate initiatives, rather than prioritizing connectivity.

Speaker 0 suggests private entities stepped in to provide services like Starlink cell coverage because the government was initially absent. Speaker 1 clarifies that the US government facilitated the initial deployment of 40 Starlink satellites to North Carolina after Helene. Speaker 1 claims that Joe Biden's actions are motivated by concerns that people are listening to figures like Donald Trump and Lara Trump. Speaker 1 states that Lara Trump falsely claimed people were only receiving $750 in aid, which Dana Bash refuted as a lie. Speaker 0 insists that $750 is the current amount being received, stating personal experience as someone affected by a flood.

Gavin Newsom ordered Elon Musk to leave the command post during a live stream with firefighters, despite Musk's efforts to assist them. Musk had brought 17 Cybertrucks filled with Starlink equipment, food, and water to help firefighters who were struggling with communication and resources. Firefighters reported that Starlink significantly improved their ability to fight fires. However, Newsom also instructed Cal Fire to reject the donated Starlink equipment. While there were challenges with water availability, firefighters indicated that more water could have saved homes in the Pacific Palisades. Newsom's actions are perceived as politically motivated, creating an environment where firefighters feel pressured to conform to his narrative. The speaker has interviewed firefighters to uncover the truth about the situation.

Elon Musk denied Starlink services to the Ukrainian military's submarines as they planned to attack the Russian Navy. Despite providing Ukraine with $1 billion worth of free Starlink services, Musk refused to extend it further, fearing it would escalate the conflict. He believed that complying with the request would make SpaceX complicit in an act of war. Musk's decision led to accusations of treason and calls for the US government to seize his company. However, it is important to question whether private companies or foreign governments have an obligation to fulfill every demand of the Ukrainian military. Refusing such demands does not necessarily make one pro-Russian.

The Biden administration's plan to regulate internet service providers and take control of internet infrastructure in the US is being criticized as a power grab. Brennan Carr, head of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), opposes the plan, stating that it gives the administrative state control over all internet services and infrastructure. The plan, which is set for a final vote on November 15, would expand the FCC's jurisdiction to include entire industries for the first time in its history. Carr's opposition to the plan has brought attention to the issue, which has not received much coverage in the media.

The speaker wants to install Starlink to demonstrate it's the only way they can connect with their convoy.

SpaceX is owned by the world's richest person, who has direct control over a global communication system. This person spoke about political retribution and stood next to a candidate who normalizes that language. Elon Musk is allegedly spreading political falsehoods and attacking FEMA while claiming to help hurricane victims. Last year, the owner of Starlink shut down Starlink when a U.S. ally was going to attack an adversary. The head of SpaceX has aggressively injected himself into the presidential race and made his viewpoint clear. SpaceX participated via Zoom. The discussion is about SpaceX increasing launches, not other companies.

Speaker 0: You broke this incredible story about NSA intercepts showing Ukrainian officials basically discussing a plot to funnel back millions in American aid money back to the Biden 2024 campaign through, you know, none other than USAID. I mean Yeah. Really, I guess it shouldn't surprise us anymore, but it should shock us. You know, can you walk us through it and, you know, what else we need to know? Speaker 1: Yeah. Let's give everybody a little quick history lesson because the context of this is important. In 2016, we know that The US the Ukrainian embassy in The United States was advocating for Hillary Clinton's campaign. They the ambassador even wrote an op ed doing so. Yeah. In the period before that, they were enriching the Ukrainian gas company. Barisma was enriching Joe Biden's son Hunter. So Ukrainians generally have had a leftward lurch in their support in the American political system, sometimes very overtly, like putting Hunter Biden on the board or Burisma or their ambassador writing an op ed saying they would prefer Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in 2016. Then we get through the whole impeachment scandal. We're told, don't believe any of that Ukrainian liberal preference. Turns out it was all true. It wasn't a conspiracy theory. Hunter Biden and the Democratic party were deeply entangled with the Ukrainian government, Ukrainian businesses. And we lived through that. Joe Biden's in the White House. And in 2022 and early twenty three, his fundraising is lagging even though he's the incumbent. He's got the problems with the Afghanistan withdrawal, questions about his mental acuity, enormous unpopularity, particularly when it comes to an open border. And so it's at that moment when NSA guys with headphones on are listening and they intercept a series of conversations. Some of these are probably on email. And it's a senior government official in the Ukrainian government of president Zelenskyy talking about a plot, that has been discussed with USAID workers, our foreign aid agency workers in Kyiv to give a $2,300,000,000 clean energy grant to Ukraine. Now Ukraine's in the middle of a war with Russia. The last thing they're gonna be building is some clean energy project. They're trying Speaker 0: to They're not building solar panels and you're getting bombed every day. It's probably not a great use of a panel. Speaker 1: Complete ruse. And they even say so. Listen, the intercept suggests that this is not gonna be a justified project. But you'll spend the money, and then by the time they discover it, won't it be recoverable. And the goal is take that money, then you're gonna give it to nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, then they're gonna hire subcontractors with the USAID money. And then those subcontractors are gonna hire American companies. And those American companies are then gonna move the money into the coffers of Joe Biden's 2024 campaign and the Democratic National Committee. And they said they hope to arrange this in such a way that 90% of the money that originally came from you and I taxpayers through USAID to Ukraine would ultimately be laundered into the DNC and Joe Biden to help his 2024 campaign. That's what's been captured. That was only recently discovered. That intercept or series of intercepts were not ever brought to the attention of anyone at the FBI or anyone during the Biden years. Tulsi Gabbard just recently found it. She's asked the USAID to go look and see if they can find the contract. Did it happen? Was there some fraud involved? And so there's a beginning of an investigation to find out what whether whether what was discussed ultimately transpired, and we should know answers in a couple of weeks. Speaker 0: I mean, do we trust

In a hearing addressing the Biden-Harris administration's policy failures, a congresswoman highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris's 2021 assignment to close the digital divide. Despite a $42 billion broadband program, it was claimed that not one household has been connected to the internet. This was contrasted with Harris's plan to help 80% of Africa gain internet access. Commissioner Carr confirmed that no homes have been connected through the program, even though $42 billion should have been enough to end the digital divide. He described the implementation as chaotic and dysfunctional. The congresswoman noted that many of the unconnected homes and businesses are in her district. She questioned how Harris could seek the presidency, having failed to deliver on her assigned task. Carr stated that in 2020, the FCC awarded Starlink $885 million to serve 642,925 homes and businesses, but the award was later revoked after President Biden suggested Elon Musk should be investigated. He added that the administration is spending excessive amounts per home in other broadband programs, while pursuing progressive policy goals like DEI and climate change, instead of focusing on connecting people.

The speaker wants to install Starlink to demonstrate it's the only way to connect with their convoy.

Having served as an FCC commissioner for over 7 years, the speaker has focused on ensuring Americans have next-generation connectivity, visiting communities and seeing firsthand the challenges ahead. A bipartisan consensus emerged to provide support to end the digital divide, resulting in a $42 billion initiative known as BEED. After 1039 days since the program was enacted, led by Vice President Harris, no one has been connected to the internet. No infrastructure builds will start until sometime next year at the earliest, and in many cases, not until 2026, making it the slowest moving federal broadband deployment program in recent history. The administration is advancing a wish list of progressive policy goals, including a climate change agenda, DEI requirements, price controls, preferences for government-run networks, and rules that will lead to wasteful overbuilding. The government revoked Starlink's commitment to provide internet to 640,000 homes and businesses for about $1300 per location in Federal support. The administration is now spending over $100,000 per location for internet. Absent major reforms, Vice President Harris's $42 billion program is wired to fail.

As a former FCC commissioner and general counsel, the speaker focused on ensuring Americans have next-generation connectivity, visiting communities and seeing the opportunities high-speed connections bring. A bipartisan consensus emerged, resulting in the $42 billion BEAD initiative. However, the speaker claims that BEAD has gone off the rails; after 1,039 days, not one person has been connected to the Internet, and no infrastructure builds will start until next year at the earliest, or even 2026 in many cases. The speaker asserts that this makes the initiative the slowest-moving federal broadband deployment program in recent history. The speaker claims that instead of connecting Americans, the administration is advancing a wish list of progressive policy goals, including a climate change agenda, DEI requirements, price controls, preferences for government-run networks, and rules that will lead to wasteful overbuilding. The speaker also claims that the administration revoked an FCC commitment from Starlink to provide internet to 640,000 homes and businesses and is now spending over $100,000 per location for internet through its own initiatives. The speaker concludes that, absent major reforms, the $42 billion program is wired to fail.

- Providing low-cost, high-bandwidth Internet to parts of the world that lack it or have expensive access is seen as the single biggest step to lift people out of poverty, because Internet access enables free learning and selling goods and services globally. - SpaceX currently holds a very dominant position in space launch; it will likely execute about 90% of the mass launch to orbit this year. - Approximately 80% of all active satellites in orbit are SpaceX satellites, and they are providing global high-bandwidth connectivity throughout the world. - The connection discussed is on the SpaceX connection.

The Biden administration has proposed a plan for digital equity, which FCC commissioner Carr believes gives the government unprecedented control over internet services and infrastructure. This level of control has never been seen before in the history of the public internet. The plan includes extensive government regulations that have not been applied to any other technology. The Biden administration's broadband policies are failing, leading to high costs for internet infrastructure. The FCC wants to implement new 5G broadband services, but they are being hindered by regulatory red tape. The government is blocking the private sector and using this as a reason to justify complete control over information. The suggested rules would give the federal government the power to micromanage almost every aspect of internet functioning.

President Biden requested $98 billion in emergency funding for recent natural disasters, Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms caused over 200 deaths and extensive damage. FEMA's disaster relief fund has only $5 billion remaining. Without additional funding, FEMA will soon be limited to immediate needs, impacting rebuilding efforts in affected communities, particularly smaller and rural ones. FEMA has already provided over $1.6 billion in individual assistance and $1.3 billion in public assistance to nearly a million households. Helene and Milton's recovery costs are projected to exceed $50 billion each and will span years, surpassing all previous disasters this decade except Hurricane Maria.

The Biden administration's plan to regulate internet service providers and take control of internet infrastructure in the US is being criticized as a power grab. Brennan Carr, head of the FCC, opposes the plan, stating that it gives the administrative state control over all internet services and infrastructure. The plan allows the FCC to regulate the entire internet sector for the first time ever and impose unfunded build mandates and monetary fines on ISPs. The final vote on the plan is scheduled for November 15. Without Commissioner Brandon Carr, this major story may have gone unnoticed.

There's graft occurring, and the left is upset because Elon Musk bravely stated there is a paper trail that will expose where taxpayer money is going, likely into politicians' pockets. In the past, it's been documented to go into campaigns, but now, people, possibly even members of Congress, should go to jail if they or their family members are profiting from this. Billionaires form NGOs with prominent board members, and the government dumps stolen taxpayer money into them, which is then filtered out among board members and political friends. Musk will document this, which is why there's such a strong reaction. Many prominent Democrats have ties to these NGOs, including Obama's transportation secretary, Biden's EPA chief, Nancy Pelosi, and Gavin Newsom. The hope is to prevent America from going bankrupt.

We need to address the problem and secure $2,000,000 for STARLINK installation. I’ll connect you with my advisor, Lyle Repacki, for a briefing. You’ll present to the working group focused on establishing an emergency communication center, which will enhance redundancy and intelligence gathering. I’ll ensure you get the necessary information as soon as possible. Thanks for your help. Take care.

The speaker claims that while almost $300 billion has gone to Ukraine, people affected by the worst hurricane are being offered only $750 for immediate needs. They assert that North Carolina is a disaster due to a lack of people helping with hurricane recovery, while Georgia is doing a very good job. The speaker says they saw virtually nobody helping in North Carolina and recounts seeing a man whose house was gone sitting on a rock. They believe this man needs monetary help. The speaker mentions that Virginia, Alabama, and South Carolina were also hit hard. Despite President Biden's claim that the response has been robust and well-coordinated, the speaker says nobody agrees with that assessment and that Biden and Vice President Harris should be present and not at fundraisers.

The first step to improving resource allocation is to reduce spending. Any expenditure should be zero-based, starting from scratch, because reducing a wasteful expenditure by 10% is insufficient if it should be zero. Much is wasted, such as the $42 billion allocated for rural broadband. SpaceX won a quarter of it, but the contract was rescinded for political reasons, even though it would have placed terminals in hurricane-affected areas, potentially saving lives. This political warfare is unconscionable. The $42 billion connected literally zero people, so the program's value for money is zero, and it should be eliminated.

5,050 Starlink satellites are currently in place. More satellites will be deployed to help people in areas with no cell service, such as Canton, call for help and reach loved ones.

The speaker found it alarming that Asheville was reportedly disconnected from all roads, with nobody allowed in or out. Upon arriving in Asheville, the speaker set up personal Starlink devices at hotels where state troopers were staying. The troopers then flocked to the Starlink devices because they lacked connectivity, their radios were unusable, and they hadn't been provided Starlinks. The speaker claims that Biden, Harris, and Governor Roy Cooper illegally canceled the contracts for these Starlinks, leaving first responders unable to communicate. The speaker believes this lack of communication cost lives and that private citizens had to provide their own Starlink devices.

Ten senators announced a bipartisan agreement on a $65 billion broadband initiative aimed at providing high-speed internet across America. Three years later, no projects are underway due to government inefficiencies and a focus on hiring based on diversity rather than capability. Private companies could implement broadband solutions, like Starlink, quickly, but the administration has avoided using them, citing monopoly concerns. Government failures extend beyond broadband, with significant losses in various initiatives, including high-speed rail and semiconductor manufacturing. Despite billions spent, most chips are still produced overseas. The inefficiency of government spending leads to costly outcomes, and both parties share responsibility for these failures. The solution lies in reducing government intervention and allowing the free market to operate effectively.

Day 10 after the hurricane in North Carolina, the speaker is at an airport in Boone, where Elon Musk provided several hundred Starlink units. The speaker is deploying in a second wave on Blackhawk helicopters into isolated areas to deliver the units. The first deployment will provide internet access for prescriptions and allow residents to communicate their needs. Upon arrival, locals reported that no aid, including FEMA, had reached them yet, and they felt abandoned.