US 2026 midterm fundraising tops $15B, set to be most expensive on record

US midterm election fundraising has surpassed $15 billion, indicating record spending ahead of the 2026 vote. Separately, French President Macron condemned violent protests across France, signaling domestic unrest. The fundraising figure underscores heightened political polarization and financial intensity, while the French protests add a layer of political instability in Europe.