Musk launches $276M ‘midterm rescue mission’ for Republicans

Monday, October 12, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, with the midterms fast approaching, Trump turns to using the law as a weapon against his perceived enemies. Plus, former President Barack Obama hits the campaign trail with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed amid a wave of racist attacks from Republicans. And Elon Musk returns to spend big on Republican campaigns as Trump finds himself on the wrong side of a judge.

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