Elon Musk to back Donald Trump and Republicans in US congressional elections

Trumps minister stoppas – efter protester från egna leden Donald Trumps tidigare försvarsadvokat Todd Blanche har mött motstånd i de egna leden.Två republikaner vill inte tillsätta honom som justitieminister – och kräver en skriftlig bekräftelse på sina krav.Republikanerna vill att Trumps kritiserade fond slopas, enligt AP.

expressen · about 3 hours ago

Thune-Trump tensions escalate as clock ticks on megabill 3.0 Senate Majority Leader John Thune repeated to White House officials in private what hes been saying in public for weeks: We dont have the votes.Why it matters: President Trump isnt buying it — and hes questioning whether Thune is the man for the job."Well, were gonna find out," Trump said Wednesday. "Ill let you know."Asked Wednesday evening about Trump saying the votes were gettable, Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters, "That must be a different form of math."Driving the news: Hours earlier, two of Trumps top aides met with Senate Republicans at their weekly lunch to press them to pass a three-part budget reconciliation bill before leaving town, Axios scooped earlier Wednesday.The goal is to move a House budget resolution to "pay our troops, help our farms and secure our elections," a White House official told Axios.The White House is also floating a separate reconciliation package (a fourth) to raise the debt ceiling during the lame-duck session.What were hearing: Many of Thunes members simply dont want to endure another vote-a-rama, the marathon amendment process that comes with every reconciliation bill.The White House wants Thune to expand the number of committees that receive reconciliation instructions.Many in Thunes conference want to expand the bill in a different direction — and plus-up the $67 billion in defense spending that cleared the House."Theres clearly an interest among certain members of our conference for a higher level of military and defense," Thune said Wednesday.The intrigue: During the meeting, Republicans pointed out that the election-law changes envisioned in the House version of the SAVE Act — including more money for states to enforce voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements — wouldnt take effect in time to affect this Novembers elections.Zoom out: The public clash comes at an awkward moment for Republicans: Fourteen weeks before the midterms, the White House and Senate GOP leadership are openly sparring over the presidents agenda instead of selling it.Trump is trying to increase pressure on Thune, but the majority leader still enjoys broad support within his conference.Thune, when asked about Trump questioning whether hes the best person for the job, told reporters Wednesday: "Well, thats nice of him. I guess. I dont know, what do you say on that? Thats a decision thats made by my colleagues."Even as the two are at odds over reconciliation, Thune is planning to fly to Dallas to join Trump at the presidents midterm political convention in September.

axios · about 3 hours ago

USA: Musk hilft bei Kongresswahl wieder Trumps Republikanern Elon Musk half Donald Trump, wieder US-Präsident zu werden. Dann zog er sich im Streit aus Washington zurück. Doch zur Kongresswahl will der Tech-Milliardär wieder den Geldbeutel öffnen.

handelsblatt · about 3 hours ago

Trump și ecuația imposibilă a celor două războaie Întâlnirile succesive cu Volodimir Zelenski și Benjamin Netanyahu au arătat nu doar prioritățile externe ale administrației Trump, ci și limitele unei Americi obligate să împartă atenția și resursele între două războaie care evoluează în paralel.

adevarul · about 3 hours ago

USA unter Trump: Musk unterstützt bei Kongresswahl wieder die Republikaner Liveticker zur US-Politik unter Donald Trump / Trump soll republikanischen Senator angeschrien haben / Jetzt lesen im Liveticker der FAZ

faz · about 3 hours ago

Trumps support among Republicans falls to its lowest mark on record, poll reveals The Trump administration continues to struggle with an unpopular war in Iran and stubborn inflation eroding Americans purchasing power

independent · about 3 hours ago

Trotz Zerwürfnisses: Musk will bei Kongresswahl Trumps Republikaner unterstützen Im Präsidentschaftswahlkampf 2024 spendete Musk mehr als 250 Millionen Dollar. Die USA geben unterdessen Gelder für eine Impfallianz frei, Trump will einen Flughafen umbauen. Ein US-Überblick

der standard · about 3 hours ago

Blanche nomination on hold as White House stand-off with GOP senators deepens Cornyn, Tillis lead latest Senate revolt against Trumps demands

independent · about 3 hours ago

Bartoň: Trumpova cla na český byznys dopadají nepřímo. Konkurují mu zlevněné výrobky z Číny Americký prezident Donald Trump oznámil nová cla. Pro země EU platí ve výši 10 procent. „Fabriky pořád chrlí věci… A když nemůžou odcházet do Ameriky, chodí do zbytku světa a do Evropy, vysvětluje důsledky amerických dovozních cel pro Český rozhlas Dvojka hlavní ekonom investiční skupiny Natland Petr Bartoň.

irozhlas.cz · about 4 hours ago

Exclusive: Musk plans massive push for GOP in midterms Tech billionaire Elon Musk is jumping into the midterms with a huge investment in a plan to boost Republican voter turnout, Axios has learned.Driving the news: Musk is resuscitating his dormant super PAC, America PAC, which spent more than $260 million to help get President Trump elected in 2024.America PAC will focus on door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail aimed at turning out the conservative base, including voters who typically are less inclined to cast ballots in a non-presidential election year, sources with knowledge of the plans tell Axios.Musks representatives declined to specify exactly how much hed spend. But given what he donated in 2024, the number is expected to be high."America PAC was an essential partner for our historic GOTV operation in 2024, and their return for 2026 is a huge boost for Republicans across the country," James Blair, President Trumps senior political adviser, told Axios."We will again outsmart our opponents and ruthlessly execute our mission for the GOP between now and Election Day," Blair added.The big picture: Musks investment will add to a huge Republican cash edge over Democrats at a time when Trumps low approval ratings — particularly on the economy and the Iran war — have put GOP control of the House, and perhaps the Senate, in jeopardy in the Nov. 3 elections.GOP super PACs and committees have a $300 million-plus advantage over their Democratic counterparts — and that doesnt include the $400 million sitting in Trumps MAGA Inc. super PAC.Republicans are hoping their money will offset the political environment favoring Democrats.Behind the scenes: Musk, the worlds richest person, has been in talks with Trumps team about how he can help.America PAC, which has said it knocked on more than 10 million doors in 2024 across more than a half-dozen swing states, will coordinate with the other groups in the Republican ecosystem.By focusing on voter turnout, Musks group will allow other GOP groups to gear their efforts toward TV ads.Musks effort will be led by his top political adviser, Chris Young.Flashback: Musk had a falling out with Trump after a four-month stint leading DOGE. Musk — infuriated by the massive spending in Trumps "big, beautiful bill" — floated the idea of starting a third party to work against the GOP.But his relationship with the president has warmed somewhat over the last year, and by the end of 2025 he was back to contributing to the GOP.He also cut a $10 million check to Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Nate Morris, who eventually dropped out of the race to take a job in the Trump administration.What theyre saying: "The presidents political team and the rest of the GOP apparatus have built a top-notch operation that will put Republicans in a strong position to buck history and retain control of Congress this fall, and were excited to again be part of the team," America PAC spokesperson Andrew Romeo told Axios.

axios · about 4 hours ago

Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding Decision follows long-running feud between Trump and UN group.

aljazeera · about 4 hours ago

Musk hilft bei Kongresswahl wieder Trumps Republikanern Organisation America PAC des Tech-Milliardärs will sich im US-Wahlkampf auf Werbung fokussieren und soll damit den Republikanern einen „enormen Schub geben.

die presse · about 4 hours ago

Trotz des einstigen Zerwürfnisses mit Trump: Musk hilft bei Kongresswahl wieder den Republikanern Elon Musk half Donald Trump, wieder US-Präsident zu werden. Dann zog er sich im Streit aus Washington zurück. Doch zur Kongresswahl will der Tech-Milliardär wieder den Geldbeutel öffnen.

tagesspiegel · about 4 hours ago

Trump is turning old federal nuclear weapon sites into land for data centers The Trump administration has pushed to speed AI data center construction and preempt state regulations

independent · about 4 hours ago

Trump is ending the American century with a bang, and a whimper

gdeltproject.org · about 4 hours ago

Saudi Arabia is still doomed to dependence on America The US presidents latest outburst reveals that Benjamin Netanyahus preferences continue to trump Mohammed bin Salmans ambitions

financial times · about 4 hours ago

Nivel record de dezaprobare față de Trump în rândul americanilor. Nemulțumirea e determinată de trei aspecte (Sondaj) Un procentaj record de 73 dintre americani consideră că preşedintele Donald Trump nu a reuşit să rezolve problemele cele mai urgente ale SUA, o nemulţumire larg răspândită inclusiv în rândul republicanilor, al căror sprijin pentru el a scăzut la un nou minim, potrivit unui sondaj CNN publicat miercuri, relatează agenţia EFE.

digi24 · about 4 hours ago

Trump anunță un plan de 22 de miliarde de dolari pentru reconstrucția aeroportului internațional Dulles din Washington Donald Trump a anunțat miercuri un plan de 22 de miliarde de dolari pentru reconstrucția aeroportului internațional Dulles din Washington, după ce președintele SUA s-a implicat personal în proiectarea principalei porți de acces internaționale a capitalei. Proiectul de renovare face parte din strategia mai amplă a președintelui de a coordona schimbările din Washington, după arcul de trimf și sala de bal, scrie The Guardian.

digi24 · about 4 hours ago

Musks xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning nudification technology Elon Musks company xAI has sued Minnesota over the states first-in-the-nation law that bans nudification technology on websites and apps, potentially providing a test for how far states…

japantoday · about 5 hours ago

Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies US President Donald Trump says he is considering AI controls following OpenAIs disclosure.

aljazeera · about 5 hours ago

The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macrons choice for Frances next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the countrys human rights record, according to four sources. #Russia #US #France #EU

mastodon bot · about 5 hours ago

Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends The Late Show Stephen Colbert, whose 11-year run as host of The Late Show was defined in part by his feud with President Donald Trump, has received an anti-censorship award from…

japantoday · about 5 hours ago

Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trumps case to toss the defamation award.

aljazeera · about 6 hours ago

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort reut.rs/3S3Am1p

bluesky_Reuters · about 6 hours ago

Trump rejected $227m in disaster relief to blue states after FEMA OKd the money The president has consistently rejected disaster aid to Democrat-led states, according to a recent analysis

independent · about 7 hours ago

James Comeys lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.

aljazeera · about 7 hours ago

Tech-Milliardär: Musk hilft bei Kongresswahl wieder Trumps Republikanern

die zeit · about 7 hours ago

Donald Trump dévoile un plan de rénovation de laéroport de Washington pour 22,5 milliards de dollars Le ministre des transports a annoncé que le projet serait financé en partie par la compagnie United Airlines, pour qui Dulles, est un hub important.

le monde · about 7 hours ago

Texas senator who Trump betrayed exacts his revenge over Todd Blanche nomination Trump humiliated John Cornyn in the worst possible way. Now, Eric Garcia writes, the Texan has the chance to turn the tables

independent · about 7 hours ago

⚡🇺🇸 A new CNN poll finds Trumps approval rating has fallen to 34 — matching the record low set after January 6, 2021. 73 of Americans say he is not focused on the right issues, while only 27 say his priorities are correct. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a record high, while only 15 strongly approve — a record low. Republican enthusiasm for his second term has dropped from 38 in spring to 19. Approval of his handling of Iran stands at 28, inflation at 25, and fuel prices at 21. @medmannews

telegram_Intel Slava · about 8 hours ago