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From Elon Musk spent at least $445 million to keep a Republican Congress, and his candidates lost
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- Jesse Bedayn and Barbara Ortutay, "Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms. It came up short," Associated Press via PBS NewsHour, Nov. 5, 2026
- "Musk's big bet on Republicans comes up short," The Hill, Nov. 6, 2026
- "After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'," Associated Press via PBS NewsHour, Nov. 5, 2026
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