Starlink Speed Caps, GOP Data Center Moratorium Push, Trump’s Iran War Cost Claims and More: This Week in Politics

It’s been another crowded week in politics, with Ukraine’s air defenses, rising power bills and the cost of the Iran war competing for attention, while President Donald Trump faced fresh questions about his finances after the midterms. Here’s a quick recap of the major political stories that stood out over the week.

Zelenskyy Slams Starlink Speed Restrictions, Warns Ukraine’s Air Defenses Are More Vulnerable

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed criticism of Elon Musk-led Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) over speed caps affecting Starshield military terminals in occupied territory. Zelenskyy said the 161-kph limit had lasted five days, making it more difficult to intercept Russian jet-powered drones and leaving cities more vulnerable.

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First GOP Senator Joins Democrats in Demanding Nationwide Data Center Moratorium Until Congress Passes a ‘Bill of Rights’ Protecting Americans From Rising Power Bills

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) called for halting new data center construction nationwide until Congress guarantees that rising electricity demand will not increase Americans’ utility bills. His spokesperson said Hawley wants a federal moratorium until lawmakers approve a "bill of rights giving taxpayers guarantees of no rate increases."

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Trump Says Israel and Other US Allies Will Repay ‘Any and All’ Iran War Costs: ‘We’re Gonna Get All That Money Back’

In a CBS News interview with Ross Douthat, Trump said Israel and other countries protected by the United States during the Iran war would reimburse Washington for its military spending. He said those governments would "pay us back any and all costs that we’ve had for the war."

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Scaramucci Says Trump Is Less Dangerous After Midterms but Warns He Wants ‘Money More Than Anything Else’

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, said Democrats now have more power to challenge Trump and restrict his administration following the midterm elections. In a post on X, Scaramucci also warned that Trump’s personal fortune and his family’s financial interests could influence his next moves, saying, "He wants money more than anything else."

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Trump Says ‘Well, You Should’ve Had Stock’ After Being Asked About $3 Billion Jump in His Net Worth: ‘I Have a Lotta Money’

During a CBS "60 Minutes" interview, Douthat asked Trump about a Forbes estimate that his net worth had increased by roughly $3 billion since returning to the White House. Trump said he could not say whether his fortune had risen and responded, "Well, you should’ve had stock," adding that he was not the only person becoming wealthier.

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