{
  "id": 7870437,
  "title": "Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/trump-aligned-groups-are-pouring-money-into-the-midterm-races-7870437",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/trump-aligned-groups-are-pouring-money-into-the-midterm-races/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — Wealthy organizations closely tied to President Donald Trump are shelling out significant amounts of money to back Republican candidates in the final stretch before the midterms. According to AdImpact, a tracker of ad spending, these groups have earmarked over $130 million in advertising. Despite the massive outlay, the impact of the spending is unclear as advertising costs rise and some voters are only now becoming engrossed in the election. The funding includes $27 million from Safety and Affordability PAC, a fresh group linked to Trump's principal political organization, MAGA Inc., according to an individual familiar with the entity who spoke on condition of anonymity. The New York Times was the first to report this affiliation. The lion's share of the spending has been contributed by No Going Back, which has reserved more than $98.5 million in ad time. The group is also associated with MAGA Inc., which boasted over $400 million in cash reserves at the end of July. MAGA Inc. has also committed $11 million this election cycle under its own name. Federal Election Commission records indicate that both Safety and Affordability PAC and No Going Back PAC were established on September 1, with the same treasurer listed in their filings as MAGA Inc. MAGA Inc. did not provide a comment when reached for comment. This spending follows calls from Republican representatives in precarious districts for the president and his team to provide assistance as the party struggles to retain control of the House and Senate in a tough political climate. The president's approval rating stands below water as voters deal with rising costs, particularly for fuel, during the contentious Iran conflict. Safety and Affordability PAC appears to be concentrating on House races, while No Going Back has primarily invested in competitive Senate contests. This includes a high-profile Senate race in Michigan, where No Going Back is now the second-largest Republican donor, trailing only the Senate Leadership Fund. Former Rep. Mike Rogers faces Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in a bid to flip the seat vacated by Sen. Gary Peters. Together, the two organizations are the top spenders in New York's 17th congressional district, where the party is defending U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, one of the nation's most vulnerable Republicans, against Democratic nominee Cait Conley. Despite the heavy spending, costs have risen due to increased advertising rates and the final 60 days of the campaign when super PACs pay market rates, which escalate as airtime becomes scarcer. This means the investment yields less broadcast time than if the purchases had been made earlier. Colvin reported from New York, while Thomas Beaumont and Jill Colvin contributed to the Associated Press.",
  "summary": "DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Big money groups aligned with President Donald Trump are pouring huge sums of cash into midterm races in the final sprint toward Election Day.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/trump-aligned-groups-are-pouring-money-into-the-midterm-races",
        "published": "2026-09-16T18:34:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}