Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race

Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races - with his efforts mostly focused on Texas

Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold.

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is among those wading into the closely watched race as November's midterm elections approach.