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Thomas Massie Falls, 'Samurai vs. Squatters,' Jeff Bezos

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat, Jeff Bezos' comments on taxes, and squatters in California.

Reason

Trump is already eyeing potential Republican rebels he wants to go after in 2028

The president continues to maintain a firm grip on the future of the party, but his primary moves could cut into the slim Republican majority in Congress

The Independent UK

At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. hasn’t been seen in…

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Boebert shreds Hegseth for campaigning in Kentucky during Iran war: ‘That’s really difficult to grasp’

‘It’s really tough to defend all the aspects of this war with Iran currently,’ the Colorado Republican said

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Young Trump voters sound off on GOP betrayal: ‘We got screwed’

Over beers and brightly colored cocktails, they picked apart the presidency they had welcomed with high hopes just last year

The Independent UK

Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

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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Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026

Ed Gallrein (R) defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie (R) in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Massie was the second member of the U.S. House of Representatives to lose re-election in a primary in the 2026 election cycle.

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Trump got his revenge on ‘disloyal’ Republicans in primaries. It leaves his party weaker in the midterms

ANALYSIS: Trump’s singular focus on exacting revenge already put one Senate seat at risk. Eric Garcia reveals how he now risks putting another one at risk

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

‘How do his boots taste?’: Thomas Massie’s campaign humiliates a fellow Republican for celebrating his Trump-backed defeat

No coming back from that.

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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

Epstein who? Lauren Boebert affirms Trump-fealty post-Massie defeat

Little nervous, Lauren?

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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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Boebert rushes to support Trump after his nemesis and her friend Thomas Massie loses primary

President Trump recently threatened to endorse any challenger to Boebert, after she endorsed his enemy, Thomas Massie

The Times of India

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…

International Business Times UK

Massie Concedes Kentucky Race: People Praise Him as 'Principled Conservative', GOP Calls Him 'Disloyal'

Thomas Massie lost his congressional seat after opposing Trump, highlighting the GOP's intolerance for dissent. His defeat in Kentucky's 4th District underscores the party's loyalty demands.

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Fox News finally let Thomas Massie on air 4 hours into election day. What he says they did for 18 months raises eyebrows

He made sure everyone in the room knew about it

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Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary to Ed Gallrein, but grabs the mic and roasts his opponent with brutal ‘Tel Aviv’ jab

Going down swinging.

The Independent UK

Trump fires off 13 Truth Social posts in minutes to brag about primary election results

Results of Tuesday evening’s primary indicate Trump still holds enormous influence over voters

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Called 'Moron-In-Chief' Over Iran Rant, Defended Unpopular Conflict Policies

Donald Trump faced criticism from Fox News viewers after defending his Iran war policy during a White House appearance, where he claimed he lacked time to explain his strategy.

International Business Times UK

Lauren Boebert Praises Trump as Her 'President' Hours After the Friend She Defied Him For Lost His Kentucky Primary

Lauren Boebert backed Thomas Massie against a Trump-endorsed challenger, but Massie lost, highlighting shifting Republican alliances despite Boebert's continued support for Trump.

Reason

End of an Era

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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…

International Business Times UK

Thomas Massie Election Results: How Will Ed Gallrein's Massive Victory Impact DC?

Thomas Massie's defeat to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's primary raises concerns about GOP's future dominance and Trump's influence over Republican primaries.

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