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Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races

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To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.

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  • To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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