Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla Face Big Threat As Democrats Take Over Congress

Democrats winning control of both congressional chambers, including a Texas race, has put Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla at greater risk of political and regulatory friction. The shift could complicate expansion plans for the two companies as they face tougher scrutiny from lawmakers and agencies. The article ties the outcome to a broader set of elections that went against Republicans, though it offers few specifics on which policies or programs are most exposed. Investors should watch how the new Congress approaches SpaceX’s launch and contract pipeline and Tesla’s regulatory and subsidy-dependent businesses.