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On the global front, Musk mentioned a Russian politician willing to mediate peace talks between Donald Trump and himself, humorously proposing payment in Starlink shares. In domestic issues, Musk denounced the staggering inefficiencies at the Department of Education, revealing that international crime rings are siphoning over a billion dollars annually through student aid fraud. As a response, the department will implement mandatory identity verification, aiming to curb this waste.
Japan’s declining birth rates—fewer than 700,000 births in 2024—were also highlighted, illustrating demographic challenges that threaten national stability long-term.