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The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

In biggest primary night so far this year, key races were held in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho

The Guardian - US

Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho

Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical for Donald Trump and Republicans.

The Economic Times

Kentucky primary election results, winners: ‌Thomas Massie lost to Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein, S. Guthrie, James Comer, Melissa Strange win key races

Kentucky primary election was seen as a test of U.S. President Donald Trump's powers to persuade Republican voters to punish his critics.

The Economic Times

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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

Louisville, Kentucky is holding its first nonpartisan primaries for electing mayor and Metro Council on May 19

On May 19, Louisville, Kentucky, is holding nonpartisan primary elections for mayor and Metro Council for the first time. The top two vote getters in each race will advance to the general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia

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

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

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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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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.”

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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…

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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

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.

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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

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 Guardian - US

‘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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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

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International Business Times UK

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.

Reason

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

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

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

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

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

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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