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Maryland lawmakers enact state-level voting rights act, 21 other election bills in 2026

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned its 2026 legislative session on April 13 after sending 22 election-related bills to Gov. Wes Moore (D). Moore signed each of the bills between April 14 and May 12.

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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.

International Business Times UK

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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…

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Senate Republicans Upset With Trump Over Endorsement Of Paxton Over Cornyn

Senate Republicans are anxious about President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas' GOP primary, according to a new report.

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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.

International Business Times UK

Senate Approves War Powers Resolution To End Iran War For The First Time As Cassidy Flips After Primary Loss

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy voted in favor of a war powers resolution related to Iran after losing his primary against a Trump-endorsed challenger.

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Trump’s allies in danger of scraping false hope from Maga victory in Kentucky primary

US president, like a cult leader whose commune keeps getting smaller, commands fierce loyalty from a shrinking base

The Guardian - US

GOP Insider Says Massie Was Taken Out for 'Refusing to Bend the Knee' as Trump Purges Republican Rebels

Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, demonstrating Trump's influence in reshaping the party around loyalty

International Business Times UK

Former Rep. Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Rep. Barney Frank, the first member of Congress to voluntarily announce he was gay, who rose to lead the House Financial Services Committee at a seminal moment in American economic history, died Tuesday night. He was 86. The progressive Frank had among the sharpest wits of members of the…

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Ed Gallrein Beats Thomas Massie In Kentucky GOP Primary, Pushing Out Another Trump Foe

Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th district after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement, pushing out another one of his political foes within the GOP.

International Business Times

JD Vance Branded a 'Stupid Dork' After Claiming Democrats Love Kings Because They Applauded King Charles

Vice President JD Vance's comments at a White House briefing, criticising Democrats for applauding King Charles III, sparked widespread online mockery, highlighting the ongoing 'No Kings' protest movement.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

Seven-term incumbent had spoken out against Iran war, government spending and Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Trump’s ‘board of peace’ receives just $23m to rebuild Gaza

The Guardian - UK

An Epstein ‘reading room’ is showing 3.5m printed-out files. Why does it feel like a troll?

A New York exhibit of more than 3,000 volumes bills itself as ‘an exercise in radical transparency’ – and a bid for attention

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Immigration activists whose homes were raided accuse federal agents of intimidation campaign

VC Defensa organizes neighborhood ICE patrols, a hotline and community support for immigrants in Ventura county

Latin Times

Thomas Massie Turns His Republican Primary Loss in Kentucky Into A Warning Over The Epstein Files

Rep. Thomas Massie is leaving Congress the same way he spent much of his final term, forcing Washington to look again at the Jeffrey Epstein files. Hours after the Kentucky Republican lost his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, Massie concesion speach included him touting the six-month anniversary of the…

International Business Times

U.S. Officials Reportedly Confused About Trump's Strategy About Iran War

Several U.S. officials are confused about President Donald Trump's strategy regarding the war in Iran, according to a new report.

International Business Times UK

Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Sparks Outrage — Even Capitol Rioters Could Apply, DOJ Won't Rule Out

The controversy over Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund, with debates on eligibility, transparency, and accountability, as lawmakers scrutinize its administration and potential misuse of funds.

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Trump says ‘there won’t be escalation’ with Cuba after US indictment of former president Raúl Castro – US politics live

Cuba’s government has also accused US of hypocrisy after acting US attorney general announced indictment of former Cuban president over downed planes

International Business Times UK

Georgia Election Results: Brad Raffensperger Defeated as Trump Allies Complete Total Takeover of State GOP

Georgia's latest Republican primaries have ousted Brad Raffensperger and other Trump critics, installing a slate of MAGA‑aligned candidates from governor to Congress.

International Business Times UK

IRS Is 'Forever Barred' From Examining Trump's Taxes Under New DOJ Settlement That Also Creates $1.8 Billion Fund

A new DOJ addendum permanently blocks the IRS from examining Trump's past tax returns, shielding him and his family from audits that could have cost over $100 million.

Ballotpedia

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The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump granted 'forever' immunity from ongoing tax audits

Donald Trump, his business and his eldest sons have been granted immunity from ongoing investigations from US tax authorities

International Business Times UK

MAGA Mum Breaks Down Live On Air Saying 'Trump Abandoned Us' Over Iran War and Cost of Living Crisis

A MAGA supporter from Long Island expresses feeling 'abandoned' by Trump due to rising living costs and concerns over the Iran conflict, reflecting growing unrest among his voter base.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Former Lawyer, Now Acting Attorney General, Signs Order Shielding Trump Family From IRS Audits

Acting AG Todd Blanche signed an order shielding Trump and his family from IRS audits, sparking legal and ethical concerns. The settlement includes a £1.3 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponisation

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