Media News Daily: Top Stories for 06/09/2026

SpaceX Cloud Deals Raise Questions About xAI’s AI Ambitions

SpaceX has reportedly secured a major cloud services agreement with Google, with Bloomberg reporting Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month for additional computing power through mid-2029. The deal follows a similar reported agreement with Anthropic for access to xAI’s Colossus data facilities. While the contracts could strengthen SpaceX’s revenue outlook ahead of a potential IPO, they also raise questions about xAI’s own AI development trajectory, as Elon Musk’s company rents out infrastructure originally built to compete in the AI race. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)

Bloomberg Media Partners With Cision to Expand Journalism Access

Bloomberg Media has partnered with Cision to make Bloomberg journalism available within CisionOne, Cision’s media intelligence platform. The agreement will allow Bloomberg.com Group Subscribers to access and engage with Bloomberg reporting alongside CisionOne’s news-tracking tools. The partnership is aimed at enterprise communications teams seeking easier access to Bloomberg’s financial and business coverage. Read More (MediaPost Rating)

Former DOGE Staffer Justin Fulcher Sues The Guardian for Libel

Former DOGE staffer and ex-Pete Hegseth adviser Justin Fulcher has filed a libel lawsuit against The Guardian over a June 2025 article alleging he made false claims about NSA wiretaps during a Pentagon leak inquiry. Fulcher denies making the statements attributed to unnamed sources and argues the article damaged his reputation and interfered with business deals potentially worth up to $20 million. Reason’s Eugene Volokh notes Fulcher is represented by Harder Stonerock LLP, a prominent libel law firm, while cautioning that strong legal representation does not guarantee success. Read More (Reason Rating)