## ‘If it’s the last thing I do’: Elon Musk vows to fund campaigns against every Republican who votes for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill

Authored by independent.co.uk

Elon Musk promised to bankroll primary challenges against Republican lawmakers who vote to pass legislation representing a sizable portion of Donald Trump’s political agenda on Monday as the Senate debated its final passage.

The Tesla CEO and former DOGE overlord blew up at Trump and the Republican Congress over the bill earlier this year.

To fund the plan, the GOP plans to impose work requirements and other cuts on Medicaid and food stamp (SNAP) programs.

On Monday, Musk vowed to fund Republican primary challengers against any senator or House member who voted for the legislation.

And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth,” he wrote on Twitter.

open image in gallery Elon Musk engaged in a public break-up with Donald Trump over the budget reconciliation package ( Reuters ).

Two Republican senators have announced plans to oppose the bill, and two more are publicly on the fence about final passage even as the vote approaches. »

### Bryan Kohberger agrees to plead guilty to all counts in Idaho college murders case: Letter from prosecutors

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Bryan Kohberger agrees to plead guilty to all counts in Idaho college murders case: Letter from prosecutors.

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four University of Idaho students, sparing him from the death penalty, according to a letter sent to victims' family members informing them of the plea deal.

Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is escorted into court for a hearing in Latah County District Court, Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. »

### US Lifts Sanctions, Clearing Path for Russia’s Nuclear Expansion in Hungary — UNITED24 Media

Authored by united24media.com

The Paks nuclear power plant is Hungary’s only nuclear facility, located about 100 kilometers south of Budapest.

The Paks II expansion project—overseen by Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom—includes the construction of two additional VVER-1200 reactors.

Hungary has consistently opposed efforts within the European Union to impose sanctions on Russia’s nuclear sector. »

### Sabrina Carpenter Raises $1 Million for Mental Health Initiatives & LGBTQ+ Rights in Less Than a Year

Authored by billboard.com

Sabrina Carpenter‘s work with PLUS1 has been anything but stupid, slow and useless, as the pop star has now raised more than $1 million for mental health initiatives, LGBTQ+ rights and animal welfare on the site.

The Sabrina Carpenter Fund is also now PLUS1’s fastest-growing artist fund to date.

Through PLUS1, Carpenter was able to tailor her charitable initiatives around three causes that are closest to her heart: mental health, the LGBTQ+ community and animals. »

### Rafael wins $2.2b Romanian air defense deal

Authored by en.globes.co.il

Romania's Ministry of Defense announced today that it has selected Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems as the winner of its tender for the procurement of a short-range and ultra-short-range air defense system (V/SHORAD).

This strategic deal completes Romania's air defense procurement, which included shoulder-launched missile systems and platforms for long-range threats.

This configuration constitutes an optimal air defense solution for point defense or as air defense for maneuvering forces, as part of a Spider battery or in an independent deployment and operated by a minimal team of operators. »

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