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Elon Musk’s $445 million bet on Republicans as US midterms test Trump's grip

Elon Musk has contributed more than $445 million to the US election cycle, backing Republicans ahead of the November midterms. His America PAC is spending heavily on competitive Senate and House races as the party seeks to retain control of Congress, while Musk’s business interests and political influence remain under…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Defense Production Act funds steered to GOP-backed energy projects

A Korean War-era law enacted to ensure domestic firms could adequately supply the U.S. military has become a piggy bank of sorts for a range of industrial needs, including energy projects favored by the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers. The money is coming from a $1 billion pot Republicans set…

Roll Call · Oct 22

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional district

The Guardian - US · Oct 21

Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message

Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, as a communist. However, some Republican campaigns question the effectiveness of this strategy. They believe economic concerns will outweigh ideological labels for voters. This debate holds significant stakes for upcoming…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

New York's 17th District is one of eight Republican-held U.S. House seats Harris won in 2024

Incumbent Michael Lawler (R/Conservative Party), Cait Conley (D), and Effie Phillips-Staley (Working Families Party) are running in the general election for New York's 17th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 27

At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

Roll Call · Jul 9

Cait Conley (D) defeated Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District

Cait Conley (D) defeated Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Conley, Davidson, and Phillips-Staley led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Goldman, Espaillat lose New York primaries to Mamdani-backed challengers

Two House Democrats from New York City lost their reelection bids Tuesday to challengers backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a sign that the 34-year-old’s political capital remains high six months into his term. In the 10th District, based in Lower Manhattan and western Brooklyn, Brad Lander was…

Roll Call · Jun 23

6 House primaries to watch in New York

Next week’s primaries in New York will test Zohran Mamdani’s political power six months into his mayoral term and set up what’s likely to be one of the fall’s most competitive House races in the Hudson Valley.  Mamdani has endorsed a trio of Democratic candidates running for House seats across…

Roll Call · Jun 17

At the Races: Eyes on the ball and the ballot

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Call it a sports week. New Yorkers are ecstatic after the Knicks went…

Roll Call · Jun 11