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Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch

20 octobre 2026 à 23:14
The enormous spending by the term-limited president’s super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer struggling Republican candidates a lifeline.

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Since returning to office, President Trump has raised hundreds of millions of dollars into his super PAC, MAGA Inc., including contributions from donors and corporations with business before his administration.
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  • Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
    Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midtermsThe billionaire Michael Bloomberg will spend $80m to help Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, US media reported on Tuesday, a significant infusion of cash for a party that has recently struggled with fundraising as it seeks to win control of Congress.The reported donations came as Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he intended to spend a total of $400m to aid Republican
     

Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates

20 octobre 2026 à 18:07

Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midterms

The billionaire Michael Bloomberg will spend $80m to help Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, US media reported on Tuesday, a significant infusion of cash for a party that has recently struggled with fundraising as it seeks to win control of Congress.

The reported donations came as Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he intended to spend a total of $400m to aid Republican candidates, with $300m already disbursed.

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If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?

20 octobre 2026 à 14:54
A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

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Some lawmakers and commentators have turned their attention to the possibility that Republicans in Congress could try to block Democrats from assuming the majority.

Michael Bloomberg Gives $80 Million to Help Democrats in Final Midterm Push

20 octobre 2026 à 11:43
The money from the former New York City mayor and megadonor, who is focused on ensuring a sizable Democratic House majority, will help cut into Republicans’ financial advantage.

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Michael R. Bloomberg’s donations will make him one of the largest known left-leaning donors in the midterms.
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