Musk Pours $276 Million Into the Midterms, and Federal Agents Raid Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Summary
Elon Musk has quietly spent over $366 million to support Republican midterm candidates, marking a significant increase from his 2024 contributions. The episode also covers a controversial DHS search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home and the diplomatic fallout from Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel. Additionally, satellite imagery reveals widespread destruction in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire, raising questions about potential war crimes. Finally, NASA’s Perseverance rover has surpassed previous records by traveling over 28 miles on Mars.
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Elon Musk's $366M spending on 2026 midterms
DHS search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
US-Russia diesel deal and European diplomatic crisis
Satellite imagery reveals destruction in southern Lebanon
NASA's Perseverance rover hits 28-mile milestone
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