AI power players pour cash into competitive primaries as 2026 midterms heat up

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX — A political group backed by leading AI companies and innovators is starting to dip into its formidable war chest to back candidates in competitive primaries in this year’s midterm elections.Fox News Digital has learned that the group, called Leading the Future, is infusing half a million dollars to launch an ad blitz in support of former Defense Department official Laurie Buckhout, who is running in next month’s GOP primary in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the race to challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Donald Davis.The ad buy is…

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Hornets-Pistons game turns chaotic with massive brawl leading to 4 ejections

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A massive brawl broke out between the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons on Monday night, leading to four ejections in a wild third-quarter scene.Hornets players Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, as well as Pistons’ Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, were all ejected…

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Trump says he will block US-Canada Bridge unless Canada negotiates on trade

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to prevent the opening of a bridge that will connect Michigan and Canada unless Ottawa negotiates with Washington on tariffs and the exclusion of American products. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of…

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Nordstrom kicks off its 125-year celebration with exclusive collaborations with Chanel, NikexSkims, more

Nordstrom is giving its shoppers the gift of buzzy fashion collabs for its 125th anniversary celebration. To mark the big anniversary, the retail giant is launching a year-long string of brand collaborations and activations “designed to surprise, delight and engage customers.” Nordstrom will be partnering with influential and iconic partners such as Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Brunello Cucinelli, Manolo Blahnik and Tory Burch. There will also be collaborations with brands like Ugg, Birkenstock, Nike, Adidas, On and more. Every month, customers will have something new to look forward to, such as exclusive product launches, events with brand founders and “unique” experiences.…

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