In a landmark deal that reshapes the intersection of space exploration and artificial intelligence, Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired his AI startup xAI, creating the world's most valuable private company at a combined valuation of $1.25 trillion.

On January 14, 2026, President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S. 222) into law during a White House ceremony attended by lawmakers, dairy farmers, and children. This bipartisan legislation allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)—which serves nearly 30 million students daily—to offer whole milk and 2% reduced-fat milk alongside the previously mandated fat-free and low-fat (1%) options.

In an era where digital infrastructure underpins everything from financial markets to national defense, the race to secure untethered, resilient internet access has escalated into the final frontier: space. Enter the Outernet—a groundbreaking constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites flying at over 600 miles above the earth, designed to create a fully independent, ultra-secure global data network.

Tesla shareholders approved a groundbreaking pay package for CEO Elon Musk. The compensation package is valued at up to $1 trillion over the next decade tied to ambitious milestones in vehicle production, autonomous driving, and robotics.

Highlights from the latest Joe Rogan interview of Elon Musk on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.