Trump super PAC pumps $277 million into midtermsPresident Donald Trump’s flagship super PAC, MAGA Inc., had about $164 million remaining last week after spending $277 million to boost Republicans in midterms races.The Philadelphia Inquirer3d agoWhole story →Government
Republicans privately blame Trump super PAC as their cash advantage fizzles: PoliticoRepublicans have been counting on a huge cash advantage to protect their congressional majorities, but that edge is shrinking fast on the battlefield that matters most – and some in the party are blaming Donald Trump’s super PAC. Republicans have spent $677 million on broadcast TV ads across 10 key Senate battleground states, compared with $479 million…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
GOP prosecutors threaten criminal charges to bury ‘dark money’ bombshell: reportProsecutors in Florida are warning TV stations of a legal price for airing one campaign ad aimed at a top Republican. The Tampa Bay Times reported on Tuesday that 13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Suzy Lopez sent letters to several Tampa Bay-area broadcasters cautioning them against running a Florida Democratic Party ad that hits Attorney General…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →Governmentflorida campaign ad dispute
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracyJustice Elena Kagan says decisions by her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have increased political polarization and weakened democracy in the U.S. She spoke Tuesday, two weeks before the midterm elections, criticizing rulings that weakened the Voting Rights Act and campaign finance regulations.WDIV ClickOnDetroit3d agoSources (2)Whole story →JusticeGovernmentElena Kagan
Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm StretchThe enormous spending by the term-limited president’s super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer struggling Republican candidates a lifeline.The New York Times3d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Democrats’ top Senate super PAC has raised $354M this cycleThe figure is a record for the group and includes roughly $29 million in the first two weeks of October.POLITICO1d agoWhole story →Governmentsenate election fundraising
Senate Democrats’ campaign arm takes out $15M loanThe loan, reported in a Thursday FEC filing, follows a similar move from Senate Republicans last month.POLITICO1d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Conservatives funded efforts to undercut Sherrod Brown with Black voters in Ohio, filing showsA mysterious group that has spent at least $2 million boosting a little-known socialist candidate in Ohio’s highly competitive Senate race is being funded by Republicans, according to a new campaign finance filing.Cable News Network1d agoWhole story →Governmentohio senate race
Susan Collins scrambles away from vicious GOP ad featuring her own attack: reportSen. Susan Collins (R-ME) wants a vicious Republican attack on her opponent pulled off the air, but there's an awkward wrinkle in her objection. The Maine Republican on Thursday disavowed a new radio ad from the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Republicans, that labels her Democratic challenger Troy Jackson as a "creep," The Hill…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →Governmentmaine senate election
Elon Musk pours another $76 million into boosting RepublicansThe additional funds bring his total spending this cycle to $442 million.POLITICO1d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fundNearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.NPR11d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmenttrump ad funding controversy
Elon Musk cash infusion helps GOP Senate super PAC raise record $273 millionElon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.CNBC8d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentsenate midterm elections
‘Billionaires Aren’t Compatible With Democracy’: Elon Musk Tries to Boost Ken Paxton With $158 Million DonationThe world's richest man is spending an unprecedented sum of money to help Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton win a crucial US Senate race, according to Federal Election Commission filings disclosed Thursday. As reported by the Texas Tribune , the filings show SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in September gave $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), the…Common Dreams8d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmenttexas senate race donation
Musk Pours $158 Million Into GOP Super PAC for Texas Senate RaceElon Musk gave $158 million to the GOP’s main super PAC backing Senate candidates in September, making the world’s richest person the biggest US political donor for the second straight election cycle, according to the latest filings from the Federal Election Commission.Bloomberg8d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas senate race donations
GOP super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate raceThe top Republican super PAC involved in Senate races is planning to spend $5 million in South Carolina, a source familiar with the spending confirmed.NBC News18d agoWhole story →Governmentsouth carolina senate race
Elon Musk Becomes Biggest 2026 Midterm Donor: $276 Million Have Gone to Republican Groups.Musk directed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the principal super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates.International Business Times10d agoWhole story →Government2026 midterm elections
Shapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mountsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is launching a new political action committee (PAC), raising speculation that the governor may run for president in 2028. The committee, called New Path PAC, says on its website that it is dedicated to electing candidates who will oppose President Trump. “New Path PAC will help Governor Josh Shapiro build...The Hill6d agoSources (2)Whole story →Government2024 presidential speculation
Trump, Musk super PACs spend millions to boost Republicans in key racesNEW YORK >> The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterm elections – President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk – have turned onEUROPE SAYS1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trump2026 midterm elections
