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

21 October 2026 at 19:55

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

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Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat.

Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in the Hudson valley. It is among the most-watched races that could determine whether Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress.

Jewish NY congressional candidate briefly detained while joining Palestinian olive harvest

The Times of Israel

21 October 2026 at 19:30

Police claim Brad Lander and 80 other activists didn't coordinate, despite IDF maps showing no coordination needed in area; Israel accuses Lander of 'harvesting headlines'

Jewish NY congressional candidate briefly detained while joining Palestinian olive harvest

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

The Guardian - World news

By: Chris Stein in Washington

20 October 2026 at 23:07

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

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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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