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Elon Musk's super PAC spends $800,000 on Senate midterms
Elon Musk's super PAC, America PAC, has spent over $800,000 on seven Senate races and several House districts, according to a Federal Election Commission disclosure. Nearly 90% of this funding was directed towards Senate campaigns, including more than $247,000 in Texas supporting Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. The PAC plans to spend as much as $120 million in total to assist Republicans in the upcoming elections. This financial backing can influence election outcomes, potentially affecting market sentiments related to companies associated with Musk, such as Tesla (TSLA).
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AI Companies Invest $20 Million in New York Democratic Primary Race
AI companies have contributed over $20 million into the New York Democratic primary contest in Manhattan's 12th congressional district. Leading the Future PAC, backed by notable figures including Andreessen Horowitz and Greg Brockman, has spent $8 million opposing candidate Alex Bores, who supports AI safety legislation. The opposing PAC, Public First Action, has received $20 million in funding from Anthropic and has supported Bores with $11 million. This financial surge highlights the significant stakes surrounding AI regulation policies that could impact future federal decisions.
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