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The Democratic Socialists of America are putting forward candidates like Zohran Mamdani, while super PACs are altering the landscape of fundraising beyond the traditional control of the Democratic Party.
Despite an endorsement from Donald Trump, US Congressman Andy Ogles lost his Republican primary in Tennessee. The defeat occurred in a newly redrawn district, with some reports indicating Democratic super PACs meddled in the race.
The artificial intelligence industry is reportedly following the crypto sector's lead in attempting to influence elections, with two rival AI super PACs found to be backing the same congressman.
AI giant Anthropic has doubled its commitment to a pro-AI regulations nonprofit and its CEO donated $1 million to a Super PAC, intensifying its involvement in the midterm proxy war over AI regulation.
Iran targeted a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States conducted its tenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets. The escalating tensions have led to a State Department warning for Americans worldwide and a rise in oil prices.
A group of OpenAI employees has donated over $215,000 to Guardrails Alliance, a super PAC advocating for stricter AI regulation, directly opposing their own president, Greg Brockman, and exposing internal divisions within the company.
Candidates supported by Zohran Mamdani achieved significant victories in the New York Democratic primaries, with some defeating pro-Israel incumbents. This outcome has been described as a progressive wave impacting the Democratic party.
An FEC probe has uncovered that two Republican-backed super PACs spent over $4.3 million to support less electable candidates in various Democratic congressional primaries.
A major super PAC linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has launched its first advertisements supporting moderate congresswoman Haley Stevens in a competitive Michigan Senate primary.
Tech billionaires, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, are investing record amounts in California political campaigns, funding Super PACs and opposing taxes, signaling a major push for political influence.
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is reportedly intervening in Democratic primaries, including one instance where it aided a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
A conservative super PAC is threatening to target and unseat Republican lawmakers who support a specific immigration bill.
Despite Democratic candidates outraising their Republican counterparts, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have amassed a significant $600 million financial advantage in the current political landscape.
Major sports betting platforms, including DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics, have collectively spent $41 million through a super PAC to influence elections and shape future regulations for their expanding industry.
The main super PAC for Senate Republicans has announced a $342 million battle plan, focusing on eight key states to defend G.O.P.-held seats in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio and maintain control of the Senate.
Super PAC spending has surpassed $200 million, with some groups, including pro-Israel organizations, obscuring their financial sources in midterm races to influence outcomes against opposing candidates.
Crnogorski Telekom has launched its new 'Volim Super' package, offering bonus credit for purchases at Voli markets, flexible payment options, and online registration.
Public First Action, a Super PAC supported by Anthropic, has begun airing advertisements advocating for AI regulation, marking an escalation in the political debate surrounding artificial intelligence ahead of midterm elections.
Senator Bernie Sanders has urged the Democratic Party to ban super PACs and AIPAC from its primaries, criticizing the current system as corrupt. He also called for a constitutional amendment to address campaign finance issues.
Super PACs tied to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) have spent over $5 million in recent weeks in a California congressional race, targeting progressive candidate Aisha Wahab and supporting Melissa Hernandez.
The artificial intelligence industry has already invested over $65 million in super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with no indications of slowing its spending.
An analysis discusses the influence of money from Super PACs and 501(c)4s in politics, suggesting that funds primarily flow to politicians with whom these entities already align, and their effectiveness depends on how candidates utilize them.
Irish-owned gambling group Flutter Entertainment's FanDuel has poured an additional $7.5 million into the Win for America Super PAC, as gambling giants intensify their push in the US election.
Haley Stevens attacked Abdul El-Sayed during their Michigan Senate primary debate, as an anti-AIPAC PAC announced it would spend on El-Sayed's behalf despite his refusal of super PAC funding. The debate highlighted key differences between the candidates ahead of the primary.
Primary elections are underway in New York, Maryland, and Utah, with various congressional candidates receiving support and Super PAC funding.
The Guardrails Alliance, a new Super PAC that has raised $5 million, is positioning itself as a populist effort to rally tech workers and counter pro-AI interests influencing this year's elections.
An analysis reveals that Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC has raised $340 million, with scrutiny on how major donors with government contracts may be influencing policy through their substantial contributions.
Powerful AI Super PACs, one allied with Anthropic and another tied to OpenAI, are spending millions to influence the US midterms, causing fear among candidates and leading to canceled ads.
Senator Bernie Sanders is pressuring leading Democrats to instruct candidates to reject Super PAC support in primaries, warning that failure to do so could result in loss of access to party resources.
A pro-Trump Super PAC, Maga Inc, has amassed nearly $350 million in its war chest, including $35 million in March from donors like Diane Hendricks and Andreessen Horowitz, ahead of the midterm elections.
Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have significantly boosted their contributions to an AI-focused Super PAC, bringing its total funding to more than $50 million.
Super PACs backed by the AI industry are demonstrating significant influence in recent elections, with one former congresswoman winning a primary thanks to substantial spending from an AI industry PAC.
Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has significantly increased his donations, contributing almost half a billion dollars to a Super PAC opposing California's proposed 5% wealth tax.
America's only school choice super PAC is reportedly putting some Republicans 'in the hot seat' as it outlines its strategy and commitment to defending school choice ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A crypto-backed Super PAC, supported by companies like Ripple and Coinbase, has amassed a $190 million war chest to influence upcoming midterm elections.
Legal scholar and activist Lawrence Lessig spoke about a court challenge to a Maine state law that caps donations to Super PACs, discussing its potential impact on the influence of outside money in elections.
Donald Trump publicly criticized Jeanine Pirro and major oil companies, while also facing a lawsuit against Capital One over the closure of his accounts in 2021 due to alleged money-laundering concerns. These events unfold amidst broader political and economic discussions, including his stance on tariffs and upcoming meetings.
Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do.
Reports indicate that Donald Trump's $401 million Super PAC has spent only 0.6% of its funds to boost Republican candidates.
New filings indicate that Republican candidates are struggling with fundraising, but super PACs and billionaires appear ready to provide financial assistance.
Top Republican Senate candidates are establishing their own Super PACs to gain greater control over their campaign finances, moving away from reliance on Washington-led groups.
The New York City House primary election has emerged as a significant battleground in what is being termed an 'AI civil war,' with AI-focused Super PACs heavily investing in the race.
The cryptocurrency industry's main super PAC has spent $9.8 million on advertisements to support the Senate campaign of Representative Barry Moore of Alabama, a Republican perceived as pro-cryptocurrency.
OpenAI has clarified that it does not donate to Super PACs or political networks, drawing a line between the company and a co-founder's recent $25 million donation to a pro-AI political action committee.
A pro-AI super PAC, having raised over $125 million, is heavily investing in upcoming Senate and House primaries to support Trump-backed candidates across multiple states.
Crypto super PACs have significantly increased their political spending, backing a large number of winning candidates in the 2024 midterms, including several in Texas.
The House Majority PAC, a Democratic super PAC, is reserving $272 million for TV and digital advertisements, primarily targeting seats currently held by Republicans, signaling an offensive strategy for upcoming elections.
Democrats in key Senate races out-raised their Republican rivals, but super PACs on the right are poised to play a powerful role in the midterms, new campaign finance filings showed.
Leading the Future, a super PAC supported by tech executives and focused on artificial intelligence, has announced a $1.5 million spending expansion to back three Republican candidates in key midterm primaries after claiming early wins.
VoteVets, a super PAC, has become the first to intervene in the Iowa Senate race, backing state legislator Josh Turek, who was born with spina bifida after his father's Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), a long-standing formidable lobbying force in Washington D.C., is increasingly becoming an electoral liability for candidates in the era of Donald Trump.
The wealthy owner of a nearly century-old bridge connecting Michigan and Ontario gave $1 million to a Trump-aligned political action committee less than a month before the U.S. president unleashed an online tirade against a new competing span down the Detroit River, records show.
An editorial raises concerns about AI safety staff departures and the industry's focus on profit, advocating for regulation of Silicon Valley firms before the technology becomes too big to fail.