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DOGE’s Impact on Regulatory Agencies Overseeing Musk’s Companies 1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): • Investigations into Tesla: NHTSA has been investigating Tesla’s Autopilot system following several accidents, including fatal ones. In January 2025, NHTSA opened a probe into approximately 2.6 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the “Actually Smart Summon” feature after reports of crashes where vehicles failed to detect obstacles.  • DOGE’s Influence: Under Musk’s guidance, DOGE has implemented budget cuts affecting NHTSA, leading to concerns about weakened oversight of autonomous vehicle systems. Families of crash victims have expressed apprehension that NHTSA’s oversight may be compromised due to Musk’s influence.  2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): • SpaceX Launch Oversight: The FAA oversees SpaceX’s launch activities and ensures compliance with environmental regulations. There are concerns that DOGE’s cost-cutting measures could impact the FAA’s ability to effectively monitor SpaceX’s operations, potentially compromising safety and environmental standards. 3. Federal Communications Commission (FCC): • Starlink Regulations: The FCC regulates SpaceX’s Starlink broadband services and spectrum usage. DOGE’s initiatives to streamline federal operations could influence the FCC’s regulatory processes, potentially affecting the oversight of Starlink’s compliance with service commitments and consumer protections.   Elon Musk’s Involvement with Dogecoin (DOGE) Cryptocurrency Elon Musk has been a prominent supporter of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that started as a meme but gained significant traction due to his endorsements. Between 2019 and 2022, Musk’s tweets about Dogecoin often led to temporary price surges. In June 2022, an investor filed a $258 billion lawsuit against Musk, alleging his involvement in a scheme to manipulate Dogecoin’s price.   Conclusion Elon Musk’s dual involvement in governmental cost-cutting measures through DOGE and his leadership of companies under federal investigation presents potential conflicts of interest.