Musk says he's formed the America Party. Here's what to know

Elon Musk has said that he's formed a new political party, but it's unclear what steps — if any — he's taken to do so, or how the effort might affect upcoming elections. Musk has not yet released any additional information. Spokespeople for Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, didn't immediately comment Monday.

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February 04, 2026

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A Political Influencer Could Seriously Win a Seat in Congress

The real political viability of content creators gets an important early test Tuesday as Deja Foxx, a 25-year-old social media influencer, tries to score a primary victory that would all but assure her a seat in Congress.

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February 04, 2026

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Liberal Fund-Raising Drive Seeks $250 Million to Aid Pushback Against Trump

Donors hope to raise huge sums of money to help those fighting what they see as a drift toward authoritarianism, but without attracting unwanted White House attention.Donors hope to raise huge sums of money to help those fighting what they see as a drift toward authoritarianism, but without attracting unwanted White House attention.

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February 04, 2026

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Citing New Rules, Meta Says It Will End Political Ads in E.U.

Meta said political advertising would end in October, citing a forthcoming E.U. regulation that it said presented “unworkable requirements.”Meta said political advertising would end in October, citing a forthcoming E.U. regulation that it said presented “unworkable requirements.”

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February 04, 2026

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Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal

Unions have sued to block any firings, which budget experts believe are not even needed to protect essential federal services. Unions have sued to block any firings, which budget experts believe are not even needed to protect essential federal services.

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February 04, 2026

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Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Most Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries

The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.

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February 03, 2026

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