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The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are the most expensive in U.S. history, according to AdImpact. Much of the funding comes from megadonors and industries linked to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and lobbying groups promoting Israel.
Brendan Glavin, director of insights at Open Secrets, discussed the financial dynamics of the elections with Here & Now's Scott Tong. Al Jazeera's Yasmeen Eltahan also reported on how megadonors are seeking to influence policy through campaign funding.
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