politics
Election spending, Ukraine strike and French protests reported
15BUSD
More than USD 15 billion has been raised to influence the 2026 midterm elections and control Congress.
The newsletter reports record fundraising for the 2026 U.S. midterms, a deadly Ukrainian drone strike on Saint Petersburg, and unrest in France that President Emmanuel Macron condemned. It also covers related political and international developments.
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- 15BUSD
More than USD 15 billion has been raised to influence the 2026 midterm elections and control Congress.
“More than $15 billion has been raised to influence the outcome and control of Congress.”
- 1people
At least one person died in a Ukrainian drone strike on Saint Petersburg.
“At least one person died ... on Saint Petersburg”
- 11people
Russian missile strikes in Ukraine killed at least 11 people over the weekend.
“Russian missile strikes in Ukraine killed at least 11 people.”