White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More

I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics.

The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.

So far, Department of Justice–led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.