Elon Musk said on X Monday that he will give one of his shares of his company SpaceX to every kid in America in 2027, adding that "This will be the first of many."

Share Value: The latest US Census Bureau data showed approximately 73 million children under the age of 18 living in the US. With SpaceX shares closing Friday at $146.03, this could mean Musk would be giving away roughly $10.5 billion in stock.

'Musk Urged Anthropic': Some outlets on the right like Fox Business (Lean Right bias) highlighted Musk's plan as a response to an announcement on X from AI company Anthropic, saying that the company is "committing a portion of Anthropic's shares to the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, a new wholly owned entity dedicated entirely to the public benefit. It will start off with 5% of our shares. For every 50% increase in the company's value over a set baseline, we can contribute up to an extra 2%, subject to our board's discretion." Anthropic further explained that "this means that roughly 20% of Anthropic's shares are committed to the public good." The article highlighted Musk responding to the announcement, saying "I recommend giving the shares directly to the public." Fox Business said that after "Musk urged Anthropic to distribute shares directly to the public," he "indicated that he intended to follow that approach himself."

'Failed To Give': Outlets on the left like The New York Times (Lean Left) and CNN Business (Lean Left) tended to frame coverage around scrutiny both Musk and his company SpaceX came under following restrictions on SpaceX satellite internet services that Ukraine depended on for battlefield operations against Russia. The Times article also highlighted Musk being a "signatory of the Giving Pledge, a commitment by the world's richest people to give away half of their fortunes," and mentioned that "he has expressed skepticism of traditional philanthropy." According to the article, Musk's "nonprofit, the Musk Foundation, had more than $14 billion assets at the end of last year, but over the past four years has failed to give away the minimum amount required by law."

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For Context: Over the past three months, Musk given $276 million to Republican super PAC's and organizations. Outlets on the right, like The New York Post (Right) highlighted what the article called an "eye-popping, nine-figure sum." Conversely, some outlets on the left like The New York Times called the effort a "Midterm rescue mission." At the beginning of last month Michael and Susan Dell began dispersing a total of $6.25 billion to the Trump Accounts of children born from 2016-2024 in ZIP codes where the median income is under $150,000.

READ MORE: Elon Musk Gives $276 Million to Republican Groups Ahead of Midterms

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A school voucher program known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts went into effect this school year, giving families state funds to apply to education outside the public school system, such as private or home schools. The program and Texans' reactions to it sparked polarizing media opinions about the efficacy of these types of programs.

Hot Issue in TX: Jessica Grose argued in an article for New York Times (Opinion) (Left) that the new school voucher program in Texas represents the views of billionaires more than the rural and working-class people of the state, so much so that many conservatives may vote blue in the upcoming election. The school voucher program, which is similar to programs used in other states such as Iowa and New York, gives families state money to use for education outside the public school system. Grose's largest arguments against the program include the fact that the state has no say over the curriculum taught at private schools or in home school curricula, and private schools can discriminate against applications for their religion, disability status, and almost any other reason. Additionally, the voucher program is universal, meaning families of any financial status, not just poor families, can access the funds. Grose spoke with a variety of historically conservative voters, particularly those in rural areas and small towns in Texas, who said that they will either vote Democrat or are undecided because of the issue of school vouchers, which the voters believe have ripped away funding from the public schools that educate their children and employ their friends and neighbors.

RELATED: TN to Spend More On School Vouchers Than Per Public School Student, on Average

What The Times Left Out: Becket Adams (Right) wrote a direct rebuttal to The New York Times' opinion for National Review (Opinion) (Right) that argued that the biggest failure in The Times' piece was not only its stance on voucher programs but also its failure to capture the truth about conservative viewpoints. Adams wrote that many journalists living in hubs like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles "claim to cover the country and the world for a living" but "have little idea what anyone outside of their immediate community wants or believes." Adams argued that Grose's article ignored the "core conservative case" in favor of school voucher programs, which Adams called "school choice," - the freedom of movement they give parents when it comes to their children's education. Ultimately, Adams said journalists should spend more time amongst average Americans to better understand what communities outside of their own in major metropolitan areas want for the country.

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The Justice Department said on Monday that it had arrested 28 people in California as part of an investigation into lawfully permanent residents who were illegally attempting to vote in the midterms.

The Details: The arrests are part of "Operation Protect the Vote." According to federal prosecutors, the 28 defendants are charged with making false statements in naturalization applications and falsely claiming to be US citizens on voter registration applications. Prosecutors also say the applications were approved and that many of those accused had voted in US elections. If found guilty, the defendants could face up to five years in prison.

For Context: Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter said the 28 arrested were part of a list of more than 20,000 people who were likely noncitizen voter registrants. Lawful permanent residents, also known as green card holders, are authorized to live and work in the US, but are generally not eligible to vote in federal elections. According to the DOJ, on Oct. 13, federal officials gave California a list of individuals whose citizenship status they wanted to verify before their mail-in ballots were counted.

'Biggest Voter Fraud Bust in CA History': The New York Post (Right bias) published a breakdown of the arrests and included photos. It described how the different arrests happened and also mentioned previous voting attempts by some of those arrested, including one Belizean national, who it said voted in the 2020, 2022 and 2024 election, a man from the Philippines who it said voted in 2024 and a man from Myanmar who it said voted in 2024. The Post also said the man had previous convictions of grand theft and narcotics possession in the US. Fox News (Right) shared a clip from McCotter who recollected elections that were decided within a small margin of votes, emphasizing the importance of cracking down on voter fraud.

On Trump's Immigration Policy: Associated Press (Lean Left) said the arrests are part of the Trump administration's efforts to root out noncitizen voting, "even though data shows that the problem is incredibly rare, difficult to prove and has not been shown to change the outcome of races." It described federal officials placing the blame of voter fraud from these individuals on California officials. Mother Jones (Left) said the operation makes good on "threats to weaponize the Justice Department and other federal entities." The Hill (Center) said Trumps' immigration crackdown has received "much backlash" and that federal immigration authorities have been involved in multiple violent incidents.

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President Donald Trump officially endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the Israeli election on October 27. Outlets on the left and center examined how Trump's endorsement might affect Netanyahu's chances, while outlets on the right highlighted Israel's importance in the war in Iran.

The Details: Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday, "Bibi Netanyahu has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran…Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel. BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" Netanyahu responded on X, saying, "President Trump, my friend Donald - thank you for your extraordinary endorsement. Israel has never had a greater friend in the White House. Together we will never let Iran's regime get nuclear weapons."

For Context: Israeli voters technically vote for a party, rather than an individual candidate, although the leader of the winning party is very likely also to become the prime minister. Netanyahu leads the Likud Party. According to polls cited by The Times of Israel (Center bias), the other leading party is the more centrist Yashar, led by Gadi Eisenkot.

How the Media Covered It: The Times of Israel reported that Trump's endorsement did not lead to an immediate bump in polls supporting Netanyahu. The Times cited a Channel 12 poll that found that the Yashar party is likely to win 24 seats, Netanyahu's Likud party is likely to win 21 seats, and the rest of the seats will be distributed among other smaller parties. New York Times (Lean Left) also quoted analysts who believe any boost from the endorsement will be "short-lived," partially because "the Trump brand is simply not what it used to be in Israel." New York Times claimed that many Israelis' support of Trump has dwindled because of his "mercurial" policies and decisions surrounding the Iran war. Fox News (Right) focused on Trump's statements about the Iran war, highlighting his claim, "If Israel has the wrong leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so."

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