2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are projected to be the most expensive in history, with over $15 billion raised. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the recent violent protests that have gripped the country.
Why it matters
The record-breaking spending in U.S. politics and the civil unrest in France represent significant global trends in political polarization and economic strain.
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The 2026 midterm elections are set to become the most expensive on record. More than $15 billion has been raised to influence the outcome and control of Congress.
At least one person died and more than a dozen were injured in a major Ukrainian drone strike yesterday on Saint Petersburg, Russia's former imperial capital. The attack targeted strategic sites, including a key port oil terminal. Over the weekend, Russian missile strikes in Ukraine killed at least 11 people. This conflict continues as President Trump says that relieving pressure on Russia is the best way to end the war.
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