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Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Donald Trump is purging Republican politicians who have not shown him loyalty. This strategy energizes his core supporters. However, some Republican strategists believe this could hurt the party's chances in the upcoming midterm elections. Candidates in competitive races may feel pressured to align closely with Trump, potentially alienating moderate voters.

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Trump delivers veiled threat to another independent Republican — through his TV reporter fiancee

‘Her husband votes against me all the time. Can you imagine?’ the president said Wednesday, referring to Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich

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Trump’s elections revenge crusade just saddled him with some crucial Republican foes in Congress

ANALYSIS: Trump is poking the bear in the Senate, where Republicans added to his burn list are flexing their power, writes John Bowden. And, as Thomas Massie reminded after his loss Tuesday night, they have seven more months to do so

The Independent UK

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No, it’s not an anti-incumbent election, Volume 4

ANALYSIS — Even with the potential of three incumbents losing primaries over the course of 10 days, please don’t call this an anti-incumbent election. On Tuesday, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the 4th District GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in a race that garnered national attention. That was just three…

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TACO abroad, boss at home: Trump may be losing against China or Iran, but still controls MAGA

There’s a line to describe Trump’s foreign policy jaunts that’s particularly popular on social media: TACO which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out. And that might be true abroad whether it’s against Iran or China but back home, he remains the ultimate boss. Iran can resist him. Petrol prices can…

The Times of India

The MAGfather: Trump shows total control over GOP

Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is absolute, as evidenced by his endorsements in Texas and Kentucky primaries. Experience and electability are secondary to unwavering loyalty, with dissenters like Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Thomas Massie facing defeat. Trump has reshaped the GOP into a patronage empire where fealty…

The Times of India

Senate Approves War Powers Resolution To End Iran War For The First Time As Cassidy Flips After Primary Loss

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy voted in favor of a war powers resolution related to Iran after losing his primary against a Trump-endorsed challenger.

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Ed Gallrein Beats Thomas Massie In Kentucky GOP Primary, Pushing Out Another Trump Foe

Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th district after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement, pushing out another one of his political foes within the GOP.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him

Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Senate Revolt Over Iran War: Trump Rebuked as Republicans Join Bid to Halt Military Action in Iran to End War

The US Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, marking a significant bipartisan challenge to his authority and highlighting growing political divisions.

International Business Times UK

Four of Trump’s allies break ranks, side with Democrats on vote against Iran war

Four Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution against President Trump's actions in Iran, highlighting congressional concerns over his authority. The symbolic vote underscores a growing divide as lawmakers question the administration's transparency and justification for continued military operations. Despite the measure's limited enforcement power, it signals increasing…

The Times of India

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times

After seven failed attempts, US Senate passes resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran

The US Senate passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, with senators voting 50-47 to advance the measure. Four Republicans — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy — joined most Democrats in supporting the resolution.

The Economic Times

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party after Thomas Massie primary defeat

US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday after Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few conservatives willing to openly challenge him. The defeat, projected by NBC and CNN, followed setbacks for other Republican dissenters, including Indiana lawmakers and Louisiana Senator Bill…

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Trump Epstein files critic Thomas Massie loses GOP primary as president’s revenge crusade rolls on

Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein beats Massie in Kentucky’s 4th district as part of Trump’s tightening grip on the GOP

The Independent UK

Senate advances measure to end Iran war as Bill Cassidy flips vote

Since President Trump ordered an attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have repeatedly forced votes on war powers resolutions

The Independent UK

Trump endorses scandal-ridden Ken Paxton in dagger to Cornyn’s Texas reelection bid over longstanding grudge

Trump’s endorsement of Paxton marks second move against sitting GOP senators in 2026 midterms cycle

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Top government lawyer resigns as outrage mounts over Trump’s ‘slush fund’ of $1.7B for allies

The Treasury Department would have been responsible for distributing payments to those who successfully filed claims with the anti-weaponization fund

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Donald Trump targets Thomas Massie as purge of Republican critics intensifies

President Donald Trump is backing a challenger against Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary. This race is the most expensive House primary ever. Trump wants to remove Massie for criticizing him and voting against aid to Israel.

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Cassidy’s defeat complicates Senate Health committee’s future

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s loss in the Louisiana Republican primary over the weekend puts the future of the powerful Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in flux. During his tenure as HELP chair, Cassidy has pushed legislative priorities such as a proposal to establish pre-funded health savings accounts for people on…

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Incumbent Bill Cassidy loses U.S Senate re-election in Louisiana as Republican primary heads to runoff

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 runoff in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth gives Trump impersonation to bash Biden-era military policy and rally for MAGA candidate in Kentucky

Hegseth’s stop is the latest effort by Trump allies to take out Rep. Thomas Massie

The Independent UK

Tuesday’s primary vote will help determine more than control of Congress. It can have a lasting impact on the nation

ANALYSIS: Races in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Georgia might determine control of the House, Senate - and maybe the future of the White House, Eric Garcia writes

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Sen Bill Cassidy stood against Trump, so Trump made sure he lost the primary, but Cassidy refuses to fade quietly into the night

“Our country is not about one individual.”

International Business Times UK

Massie Taunts Trump 'Losing Sleep' and AIPAC Over Emergency $3M Cash Injection to Save Failing Kentucky Campaign

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie faces intense attacks from Donald Trump and significant financial opposition in a record-breaking primary, using the attention to bolster his fundraising efforts.

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