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Trump's 'problematic' Russia deal unmasked by expert: 'Not going to move the needle'

President Donald Trump's deal to buy Russian diesel fuel ahead of the midterms is more bluster than it is substantive, according to one expert. Last week, Trump announced that the U.S. would buy more than 300,000 tons of diesel this month as an attempt to lower gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. The move was announced at a time when the national…

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Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for RepublicansThe world’s richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history.

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Curtis calls on Trump to reverse Russian diesel deal as Lee accuses Zelenskyy of helping Democrats in midterms

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Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save RepublicansTrillionaire Elon Musk has quietly become the biggest known spender in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in the House and Senate. The numbers were first reporter by the New York Times ahead of this week’s federal filing deadline and confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson…

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Barack Obama endorses Juliana Stratton for Senate in slew of midterm picksObama has taped at least two dozen ads for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate; those ads are expected to be released in the coming days and weeks. Obama also plans to make campaign stops in battleground states.

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Report: Elon Musk Becomes 'Largest Known Donor in the Midterms' with $276M Boost for RepublicansTech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly been funneling tons of money to help Republicans before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections in November. The post Report: Elon Musk Becomes ‘Largest Known Donor in the Midterms’ with $276M Boost for Republicans appeared first on Breitbart .

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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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