Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests The Guardian - US · May 19
Thomas Massie's Ex-Girlfriend Claims He Bragged About Sleeping With Lauren Boebert Weeks After Wife Died Thomas Massie's ex-girlfriend, Cynthia West, told Laura Loomer the Kentucky congressman bragged about sleeping with Lauren Boebert weeks after his wife's death. International Business Times UK · May 19
‘He is so bad’: Donald Trump is losing his mind over one congressman, and his posts are getting more unhinged by the hour Expect a full-on Trump meltdown if today's election doesn't go his way. We Got This Covered · May 19
At the Races: The revenge tour continues Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and… Roll Call · May 19
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 · May 18
Pete Hegseth brought his ‘warrior’ ethos to Kentucky campaign stop. But don’t worry, it’s definitely not a legal issue COMMENTARY: While opening with a disclaimer about not violating the Hatch Act, Pete Hegseth then did a very strange speech in favor of Trump’s MAGA candidate in Kentucky’s Republican primary, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · May 18
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 The Independent UK · May 18
‘They’re desperate’: Thomas Massie heard Trump call him the worst Republican in history on Sunday and took it as a sign he’s winning Tuesday’s primary He is not losing faith. We Got This Covered · May 18
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. International Business Times UK · May 18
Thomas Massie's Moment Has Come Plus: Ed Gallrein won't talk about his background, and Sen. Bill Cassidy bites the dust. Reason · May 18
‘Disrespectful to your President, ME!’: Trump unleashes every weapon in his armada to take down ‘disloyal’ Thomas Massie Trump is willing to burn bridges to take Massie down. We Got This Covered · May 18
Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him in primary US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican The Guardian - US · May 17
Trump Calls Boebert 'Weak-Minded' and Vows to Back Her Primary Challenger After She Sided With the Epstein Files Push Donald Trump criticised Lauren Boebert, calling her 'weak-minded' and saying he would seek a primary challenger in Colorado, following her support for a bipartisan petition on Epstein files, straining their alliance. International Business Times UK · May 17
Can a Republican defy Donald Trump and survive? Kentucky voters will decide Congressman Thomas Massie, chastized by the US president as a ‘lowlife’, will soon face the ballot box – setting up a crucial test of Trump’s political strength The Guardian - US · May 16
Reason · May 15 Thomas Massie's Enemies Are Attacking Him With an Unfair Accusation Partisan political actors have seized on a vague and unsupported "hush money" allegation.
The Guardian - US · May 14 Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’
Axios · May 11 Inside the wild $25 million fight to oust top GOP Trump critic Thomas Massie One group is running ads depicting Jewish billionaire Paul Singer with a rainbow Star of David.
Axios · Apr 27 Elon Musk sits out Thomas Massie's primary Massie told Axios at the Capitol last week that he doesn't expect Musk's help at this point.
Axios · Apr 10 Trump looms large over Republican congressional primaries One House Republican is running ads accusing Tump-backed opponent of disloyalty to the president.
The Mary Sue · Mar 12 Donald Trump demands the GOP oust one of its own in a shocking move driven by his latest vendetta President Donald Trump attacked GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in a political rally in Hebron, Kentucky. Massie, an incumbent, is running for re-election despite the president’s mudslinging.
Latin Times · Mar 12 Rand Paul Challenges Trump, Endorses Rep. Critical Of Him In Kentucky: 'Reelect Him' Republican Sen. for Kentucky Rand Paul challenged President Donald Trump by endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie, a lawmaker from the same state who has also been highly critical of Trump on different matters.
Latin Times · Mar 12 Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump For Rallying With Opponent Of Critical Republican Thomas Massie Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed President Donald Trump for holding a rally with Ed Gallrein, who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican lawmaker who has been extremely critical of Trump.
Reason · Mar 12 Trump Goes to War Plus: Donald Trump vs. Thomas Massie, Republicans preparing to kill the filibuster for a very dumb reason, explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, and more...
The Guardian - US · Mar 11 Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded While offering no details to hundreds of supporters, US president seemed to suggest conflict would not end soon
Axios · Mar 11 Trump takes anti-Massie crusade to Kentucky in stark escalation "He is the worst person. His name is...What the hell? How did he ever end up in Kentucky, his name is Thomas Massie," Trump said.