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Massie ousted in Kentucky primary by Trump-backed challenger

Donald Trump scored a political win in eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, with his chosen candidate vanquishing Rep. Thomas Massie, a fiscal hawk with a libertarian streak who has publicly sparred with the president on spending bills, the war in Iran and the release of records related to the convicted late…

Roll Call · May 19

Years before UPS plane crash, 10 similar flaws were recorded. NTSB says no one raised an alarm

A federal investigation into the crash of a UPS cargo plane that killed 15 people in Kentucky quickly focused on spherical bearings in a part that helps keep engines attached to wings

AAP · May 19

Cracked part had been flagged ahead of Kentucky plane crash that killed 15 people

New information surfaced at hearing into the November 2025 UPS freight plane crash in Louisville

The Guardian - US · May 19

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After UPS plane crash, 10 similar flaws were recorded. NTSB says no one raised an alarm

A federal investigation into the crash of a UPS cargo plane that killed 15 people in Kentucky quickly focused on spherical bearings in a part that helps keep engines attached to wings

AAP · May 19

What to watch for during Kentucky’s primary: Thomas Massie vs Trump-backed Gallrein

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The Independent UK · May 19

Donald Trump has ‘better blood’ and has to tell people he is ‘real smart’ – he already told Thomas Massie thrice

“That means I have much better blood.”

We Got This Covered · May 19

WILD TURKEY UNVEILS THE NEXT CHAPTER OF ITS BOURBON LEGACY: WILD TURKEY AUSTIN NICHOLS ARCHIVES, GOLD FOIL EDITION

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild Turkey, the award-winning distillery renowned for its bold Kentucky bourbon, is looking to its own legendary past for inspiration to inform its future. Today, the distillery introduced Austin Nichols Archives Collection, a new limited-edition annual series commemorating some of the most coveted…

AAP · May 19

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Rep. Thomas Massie To Face Primary Against Trump-Endorsed Challenger: 'I'm Going To Win'

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is set to face a Trump-endorsed challenger in his Kentucky district on Tuesday.

International Business Times · May 19

Is MAGA a Cult? Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Pete Hegseth's 'Disturbing' White House Demands

Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Pete Hegseth's call for loyalty to Donald Trump, exposing a widening rift inside MAGA over dissent, obedience and who truly speaks for the movement.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Election Day PA Primary 2026 results, winners: Who are on ballot in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon? Key races to watch out

Election Day 2026: Pennsylvania and will host races that are expected to play a critical role in determining control of the U.S. Senate and House, while Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon will also hold lower-profile contests.

The Economic Times · May 19

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.

The Economic Times · May 19

‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened

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The Guardian - US · May 19

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

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Reason · May 18

Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party

Whatever happens in Kentucky's GOP primary, the populist right no longer even pretends to care about spending or government overreach.

The Conversation · May 18

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

At a time when hard-fought primary elections in Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana and Ohio are making national news, perennial battleground Pennsylvania seems to be nodding through one of the sleepiest primary seasons in a long time.

The Independent UK · May 18

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

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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

International Business Times UK · 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.

The Independent UK · May 17

Trump tells voters to ouster ‘bum’ Thomas Massie after Bill Cassidy’s defeat: ‘Worst Republican Congressman in history!’

Trump used the defeat of Sen. Bill Cassidy to urge voters to turn their backs on another one of his enemies, Rep. Thomas Massie

International Business Times UK · 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.

The Independent UK · May 17

Trump lashes out at ‘weak minded’ Lauren Boebert after MAGA congresswoman defends Thomas Massie

The president rages at his ‘carpetbagger’ ally who supports embattled Kentucky congressman facing high-stake primary election

The Guardian - US · May 16

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 Times of India · May 15

What happened between Benny Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene? YouTuber faces grifting accusations during Thomas Massie controversy

Benny Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene became involved in a major online feud after Greene criticized Johnson’s YouTube coverage of hush-money allegations against Thomas Massie. The fight quickly turned personal, with both accusing each other of dishonesty and propaganda. Meanwhile, Massie strongly denied the accusations, calling them false and politically…

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