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Director Alex Gibney Explains Elon Musk’s ‘Unprecedented’ Midterm Spending: ‘He’s Terrified’

The “Musk” filmmaker spoke out about the tech mogul splurging millions on midterm elections to aid President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.

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HuffPost· Oct 13, 3:37 PMDirector Alex Gibney Explains Elon Musk’s ‘Unprecedented’ Midterm Spending: ‘He’s Terrified’

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Trump-linked super PAC pulls funding from 2 House Republicans as GOP fights to keep majorityHouse Republicans face growing pressure as Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. pulls planned spending from Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks' districts.

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Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus. But the midterms could decide his future as leaderChuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year's midterm elections could be the New York senator's most important yet as some in the party have said he needs to step down

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The New Affordability Fight in the Midterms: Home Insurance PricesExtreme weather is driving up insurance rates, impacting races from California to the nation’s central Tornado Alley.

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The Latest: Trump travels to Alaska to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump has traveled to Alaska ahead of crucial midterm elections in an attempt to bolster a Republican incumbent senator. It marks another sign of GOP fears about retaining control of Congress after Election Day on Nov. 3. Meanwhile, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has resigned after allegations of improper conduct. The…

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Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers over Trump's tariffsPresident Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.

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Congress battle drifts deeper into red territoryThe battle for Congress is shifting deeper into red territory as both parties deem some races essentially over.

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Trump crosses country in bid to save midtermsThe president’s goal remains persuading his loyalists to turn out in an election where he isn’t on the ballot.

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This Week on the Polltober Show: Does Republicans’ Huge Cash Advantage Matter?Elon Musk is dumping heaps of money into the midterms and the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. waited til the final stretch...

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Girl Talk: Kara Swisher Woos Hillary Clinton Amid Lesbian Love DramaHillary Clinton is once again at the center of romantic intrigue as she continues to navigate what she long hoped would be her post-White House years. The twice-failed presidential candidate is starting a podcast with Kara Swisher, the tech-adjacent media tycoon who happens to be a lesbian. The power couple will explore the midterm elections together on…

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