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US midterms 2026: Here's how much money Republicans poured into ads as election stakes rise

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An attendee holds a "Vote Republican" sign during an election eve rally with Ohio Republicans at Welcome To The Farm in Cleveland, Ohio, US, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. Ohio has become more reliably Republican under President Trump, yet as in many traditionally red states this election season, Democrats are making gains over frustration about the cost of living, Trump's handling of immigration and high diesel prices. Photographer: Dustin Franz/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Campaign advertising spending in the US has reached unprecedented levels ahead of the midterm elections, with Republicans leading the October spending surge amid growing concerns over losing control of both chambers of Congress. An attendee holds a “Vote Republican” sign during an election eve rally with Ohio Republicans at Welcome To The Farm in Cleveland, … Read more

Candace Owens-Andrew Wilson feud deepens as ‘final offer’ raises Charlie Kirk debate stakes: ‘I’ll accept initial 300k’

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Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson continue negotiating debate terms over the Charlie Kirk case, but key disagreements still prevent a final agreement. (Candace Owens/YouTube, Andrew Wilson/Instagram)

Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson spent August 7 publicly arguing over the details of a proposed paid debate tied to Owens’ claims about the Charlie Kirk assassination and the criminal case against Tyler Robinson. Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson continue negotiating debate terms over the Charlie Kirk case, but key disagreements still prevent a final … Read more