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Musk's election PAC sued over alleged failure to pay $100 to petition signers • May 14, 2025, 1:58 PM ET (Reuters)
Cornyn losing to primary rival in poll from top GOP super PAC • May 13, 2025, 12:54 AM ET (The Hill)
PAC supporting Corey O'Connor accused of using racist tactics to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey • Apr. 22, 2025, 3:45 AM ET (CBS)

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