{
  "id": 15663909,
  "title": "Mike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last Quarter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/mike-rogers-spent-100k-on-private-jets-and-luxury-travel-last-quarter",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T21:43:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/10/19/michigan-senate-mike-rogers-spending-private-jets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan, reportedly spent over $100,000 on luxury travel last quarter, primarily on private jet trips. This expense comes amid soaring fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, which may impact Rogers as well. Opponent Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate and former public health official, has criticized Rogers for his ties to corporations and billionaire donors. El-Sayed has attacked Rogers repeatedly for these associations. Rogers, who represented Michigan's 8th District in the House from 2001 to 2015, has advocated in Congress to allow lawmakers to receive gifts and other benefits from certain nonprofits. Critics argue that Rogers's luxury travel spending suggests he might continue courting the economic elite, which could not resonate with working-class Michigan voters.",
  "summary": "The Republican running for Senate in Michigan is directing campaign funds toward chartered flights, a Miami car service, and BMW repairs. The post Mike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last Quarter appeared first on The Intercept .",
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        "outlet": "The Intercept",
        "title": "Mike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last Quarter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/mike-rogers-spent-100k-on-private-jets-and-luxury-travel-last-quarter-15664077",
        "published": "2026-10-19T21:43:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}