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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.

International Business Times UK

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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‘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

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

The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

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.

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‘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.

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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…

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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.

Reason

Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie?

Plus: inflation surges, Mamdani claims he closed New York City’s budget gap without cutting services, and a listener asks how to develop political confidence

Reason

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 Conversation

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

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Drowned out: Wind makes life challenging for Pete Hegseth at military event

‘What the hell does he have in his hair? Not one piece is moving,’ wrote one commenter

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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‘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.

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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Thomas Massie's Moment Has Come

Plus: Ed Gallrein won't talk about his background, and Sen. Bill Cassidy bites the dust.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal

US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it does not reach agreement. Plus, how to become emotionally mature at any age

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‘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.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom

Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules. Key US politics stories from Sunday 17 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

‘Doesn’t even try to hide his corruption’: Three-time Trump voter scorches ‘worst president ever’

The former supporter said he now regrets voting for President Donald Trump in 2016, 2020 and 2024

The Independent UK

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

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