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Apr 9, 2026 The Pentagon entered an agreement with xAI while its leader had unresolved divestment concerns Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The deal raised conflict-of-interest concerns and suggested executive contracting power was being used in ways that blurred public duty and private gain.
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- Pentagon Enters Agreement with xAI — The Pentagon, under the leadership of Emil Michael, announced a new agreement with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, on December 22, 2025.
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Week 64 – 2026-04-04–2026-04-10
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