A class-action lawsuit alleges that Elon Musk’s America PAC owes over $5 million to more than 100 canvassers who collected signatures for a petition supporting free speech and gun rights. The lawsuit claims canvassers were promised payment for signatures gathered but were not fully compensated despite repeated attempts to receive payment. America PAC denies any wrongdoing, stating that tens of millions of dollars have been paid, while attributing delays to fraud prevention efforts. The lawsuit, filed in Pennsylvania, seeks to recover unpaid wages for the allegedly defrauded canvassers.
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Janet Protasiewicz’s victory over conservative candidate Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race was a decisive win for liberals, giving them a 4-3 majority on the court. This outcome defied a significant financial investment from Elon Musk in support of Schimel, totaling over $20 million. The election is seen as a rejection of both Musk and Donald Trump, who endorsed Schimel. Protasiewicz’s win secures liberal control of the court for the next three years, impacting significant cases on issues such as abortion and redistricting.
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Despite Elon Musk’s record-breaking $21 million investment and dramatic pronouncements framing the Wisconsin Supreme Court race as crucial to “the fate of Western civilization,” his chosen candidate lost to liberal appellate Judge Susan Crawford. Musk subsequently downplayed the defeat, emphasizing the passage of a voter ID amendment as the election’s most significant outcome, a claim echoed by President Trump. However, Wisconsin already had voter ID laws, and the amendment merely enshrined them constitutionally. The race’s actual consequence, as Musk himself acknowledged, lies in the upcoming redrawing of Wisconsin’s congressional districts, where a liberal majority on the court could impact future Republican control of the House.
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Elon Musk and his DOGE staff facing drug tests under a proposed Democrat bill has sparked a firestorm of debate. The idea itself seems straightforward enough – if standard employment practices include drug testing for many jobs, why should those working in positions of power be exempt? This is particularly relevant given concerns about the fitness for office of individuals in positions of significant influence.
The sheer volume of public discourse surrounding the potential for drug use among high-profile individuals, including Mr. Musk himself, is undeniable. Many believe that regular drug testing could be a measure to ensure individuals handling sensitive information and making critical decisions are operating at their best.… Continue reading
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A new Democratic ad campaign targets Elon Musk, highlighting his controversial straight-arm salute and feud with Senator Mark Kelly. The ad, released by 314 Action, criticizes Musk for allegedly firing veterans, accepting government funding, and insulting Senator Kelly, a Navy veteran and former astronaut. The campaign will run in key battleground states with Veterans Affairs hospitals, aiming to leverage Musk’s recent failed attempt to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The ad concludes with a call to “fire Elon Musk,” directly linking his actions to his perceived lack of accountability.
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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, the most expensive in state history, saw Judge Susan Crawford defeat her opponent, Brad Schimel, by a significant margin. Despite millions spent by Elon Musk and affiliated groups supporting Schimel, Crawford secured a victory, maintaining the court’s liberal majority. The election boasted record turnout, fueled by significant outside spending from both sides. A concurrent Republican-backed voter ID constitutional amendment also passed, suggesting voters may have split their ballots.
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Elon Musk’s America PAC removed a video of $1 million giveaway winner Ekaterina Deistler after she stated the money was partly for voting in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race. A revised video, omitting the reference to voting, was subsequently released. Experts suggest this alteration reflects attempts to avoid accusations of violating state bribery statutes, related to Musk’s substantial spending in support of a conservative Supreme Court candidate. The initial video’s removal and subsequent re-edit underscore concerns about the legality of Musk’s actions.
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Despite Elon Musk’s record-breaking $25 million investment in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election—the largest sum ever spent in a state supreme court race—his preferred candidate, Brad Schimel, lost to Democratic-backed Susan Crawford. This outcome maintains a 4-3 liberal majority on the court. The election, attracting national attention as a key swing-state contest, served as a referendum on the influence of Musk and Trump in down-ballot races. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will now face critical decisions on issues including abortion, redistricting, and union rights.
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Susan Crawford secured a victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, maintaining a liberal 4-3 majority and defying Elon Musk’s multi-million dollar campaign against her. The intensely competitive race, the most expensive state Supreme Court election in U.S. history, saw Democrats successfully frame Musk as the antagonist, contrasting his influence with Crawford’s commitment to justice. This win ensures liberal control over upcoming crucial cases concerning abortion rights, collective bargaining, and redistricting. The outcome also marks a setback for Donald Trump, who endorsed Crawford’s opponent.
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