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Elon Musk Donates $276 Million to Boost Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections

Washington, Monday, 12 October 2026.
Despite promising to reduce political spending, world-trillionaire Elon Musk contributed $276 million to Republican midterm campaigns since July, emerging as the election cycle’s top private donor.

Supreme Court Pauses Fast-Track Order on Lower Political Television Ad Rates

Washington, Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Chief Justice John Roberts paused a deadline forcing federal regulators to review discounted political ad rates, preserving cheap advertising access for cash-heavy party committees ahead of November elections.