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Republicans have planned a first‑ever midterm convention in Dallas for September 9–10 to rally support and raise money, but dozens of House candidates have told Politico they will skip it. Organisers have set high ticket and donor prices, including roundtables priced up to $250,000 and a photo with the president for $88,600, prompting criticism inside the party and from donors.
The Guardian, Business Insider UK, The Guardian and Independent pieces report on Alex Gibney’s four-hour Musk documentary. Ashley St Clair alleges Elon Musk discussed having a child to build a “legion” before civil conflict, with a $40m NDA offer later declined. The film questions Musk’s power, algorithm changes at X, and his political shift. Venice premiere provided a harsh critique of Musk’s influence.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the November midterms. The White House has released only a short fact sheet; Republicans, legal experts and budget analysts have questioned the plan’s legality, its roughly $1.2–1.4 trillion cost and how the payments would be funded or authorised without Congress.
Leaders from multiple publications report that President Trump has pledged to pay $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress. The pledge has sparked debate over funding, legality, and potential inflation, with critics labeling it a vote-buying gimmick and supporters praising the gesture as economic relief.
Trump has pledged a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans win control of Congress, triggering sharp criticism from Democrats and alarm among economists about the plan’s cost and feasibility. The proposal, branded as a “Trump dividend,” would amount to roughly $1.2 trillion and could worsen the deficit. Commentators note prior broken promises and highlight the broader political and economic implications.
Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterm elections, a policy that would cost about $1.2 trillion. Separate, smaller payments have already been announced for Medicare beneficiaries and Obamacare subscribers, with details still unclear.
The documentary on Elon Musk has seen shifting release plans as studios negotiate distribution. TikTok has suspended an associated account over political content, while HBO’s airing remains in question as Universal reassesses international rights.
The judiciary has paused renovations at the East Potomac Golf Course as the Trump administration faces legal challenges over a planned 15‑month closure and redevelopment. Judges are scrutinizing tree removal and other changes amid ongoing litigation by the DC Preservation League and local golfers.
Musk has publicly engaged with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion hack. Binance says it has reserved over $6.34 billion to cover losses and is working with law enforcement and partners to recover funds. Zhao notes SpaceX stake implications; Musk continues commenting on the incident.
Tesla has announced it is winding down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory to make room for its Cybercab robotaxi, signaling a pivot toward AI-driven mobility. The company says the Cybertruck fleet will remain for years, while Cybercab becomes its new core product in the robo-taxi push.