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Musk giveaway sparks election law debate

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1 year ago

October 22, 2024

Ahron Young

Divided legal opinions on $1M incentives for people to vote.

BILLIONAIRE ELON MUSK is stirring controversy with his $1 million daily giveaway, aimed at those who sign his petition supporting free speech and gun rights.

Some legal experts believe this falls into a gray area of election law, questioning whether Musk’s actions may violate federal prohibitions on paying voters.

One legal analyst argues this could influence voters in key battleground states like Arizona and Pennsylvania.

Others claim Musk is on solid legal ground, as signing the petition is not directly tied to voting or registering.

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With Musk’s America PAC actively mobilizing voters, concerns are growing about his potential sway over the presidential race.

Musk’s representatives have yet to comment, leaving speculation in the air.

The stakes are high, as his petition targets critical swing states that could decide the outcome.

This isn’t the first time Musk has walked a fine line when it comes to election law.

And as Election Day approaches, the debate is only heating up.

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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17 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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2 days ago

March 3, 2026

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Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears