‘The first lady knows’: Thomas Massie says Melania Trump should come clean about Jeffrey Epstein links Massie confident all will be exposed soon. We Got This Covered · May 25
Trump news at a glance: President defends himself from Republicans over moves towards Iran deal President insists ‘I don’t make bad deals!’ as hawks from his own party call proposed agreement a disaster – key US politics stories from Sunday 24 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 25
Hardline Republicans slam Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war President Donald Trump's proposed deal to end the Iran war is facing strong opposition from some Republicans. Critics worry the terms might allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and control vital shipping lanes. Trump defends the deal, stating it is the opposite of the Obama-era agreement and that time is… The Economic Times · May 25
Kelly, Massie say MAGA is splintering The podcast host said Trump has alienated all but his "diehard loyalists" Salon · May 24
Thomas Massie refuses to rule out presidential run in 2028 after losing primary The Kentucky Republican lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger after feuding with White House The Independent UK · May 24
Trump has ‘alienated’ voters ahead of midterms, warns ousted Republican Thomas Massie GOP congressman says his party is set to count cost of ‘Trump disappointment syndrome’ after primary defeat The Guardian - US · May 24
Top Republican is on a collision course with Donald Trump. Can John Thune survive the crash? ANALYSIS: Thursday’s showdown in the Senate was significant, writes John Bowden, but would the majority leader dare being labeled disloyal to King MAGA? The Independent UK · May 24
AI is breaking our political reality AI-generated ads and deepfakes are being deployed in congressional races — and are confusing voters Salon · May 24
Donald Trump’s revenge tour against Republican dissenters is in full swing. Will it backfire? With razor-thin majorities in Congress, the US president needs the votes of the very people whose careers he has destroyed The Guardian - US · May 23
‘There’s always a consequence’: Donald Trump targets yet another Republican, and GOP is terrified of the problems this will cause “It just kind of felt like he was working against his own team.” We Got This Covered · May 22
Donald Trump orders investigation into Maryland mail-in ballots, but people already noticed something fishy Numbers change with every election, but things have lined up too well here. We Got This Covered · May 22
The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to embodying the whims of one man. Reason · May 22
Tucker Carlson Accuses CBS and Mark Levin of Coordinated Hit Job Against Thomas Massie Over Israel Tucker Carlson accuses CBS News and Mark Levin of targeting Congressman Thomas Massie for his criticism of US aid to Israel, highlighting a growing divide within the Republican Party. International Business Times UK · May 22
House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran Cancellation, which avoids embarrassment for Trump, is latest signal of diminishing congressional support for war The Guardian - US · May 22
Reason · May 21 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.
The Independent UK · May 21 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
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The Independent UK · May 21 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
The Independent UK · May 21 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
Ballotpedia · May 21 Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.
The Economic Times · May 21 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.
Ballotpedia · May 20 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.
The Independent UK · May 20 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 · May 20 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
We Got This Covered · May 20 ‘How do his boots taste?’: Thomas Massie’s campaign humiliates a fellow Republican for celebrating his Trump-backed defeat No coming back from that.