Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott
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3 outlets (NBC News, NPR and BBC US) are covering this story.
- NBC News reports: “State Rep. Gina Hinojosa alleged in her lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott is “unlawfully withholding communications” between his office and tech CEO Elon Musk.”
- NPR reports: “Democratic candidates are on offense with fundraising, and Republican super PACs continue to play defense heading into the final weeks of the midterm.”
- BBC US reports: “New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.”
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- NBC News: Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott
- NPR: Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
- BBC US: Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
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