Republicans Doubt $1B Midterm Push

Republicans entered the final month of the midterm campaign with roughly $1 billion available to aligned groups, but party officials worried the money might not prevent major losses. Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. held nearly $416 million at the end of August, then stepped up spending after much of the campaign ad time had already been reserved. The risk comes as President Donald Trump remains unpopular, voters focus on costs and the war in Iran weighs on the party. Republican Senate campaign officials said late spending might fall short, while a MAGA Inc. representative said it was keeping races competitive. The election is approaching, and the spending’s effect remains unresolved.