Elon Musk donates $276 million to Republicans ahead of US midterms

Elon Musk donated $276 million to Republicans for the US midterm elections.

The donation is intended to help Republicans keep their majority.

Midterm elections take place between presidential elections and determine seats in the US Congress.

The donation links Musk, a wealthy business figure, to Republican efforts in the election.

Keeping a majority can help a party advance its priorities in Congress.

The information available does not say how the money will be spent or what happens next.