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

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

The Guardian - US

Defiant Massie tells supporters after loss to Trump-backed challenger: ‘We didn’t bend the knee’

The outgoing Kentucky Republican says he remains hopeful even in defeat because the next generation want a leader with principles, as Marjorie Taylor Green described him as ‘a giant among weak pathetic men’

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him

Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance

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Trump's grip on the GOP on display in Kentucky as primaries are held in six states, in photos

Primary elections are being held in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Independent UK

Kentucky election results: Did Donald Trump just end Thomas Massie’s political run in Kentucky? Here's the KY primary election 2026 result

President Trump secured a significant victory as his endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a costly Kentucky primary. Massie, a frequent critic of Trump, faced a retribution campaign fueled by substantial outside spending. This win further solidifies Trump's influence within the Republican party, demonstrating his power to…

The Economic Times

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party after Thomas Massie primary defeat

US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday after Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few conservatives willing to openly challenge him. The defeat, projected by NBC and CNN, followed setbacks for other Republican dissenters, including Indiana lawmakers and Louisiana Senator Bill…

France 24

Trump purges another Republican critic

Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, dislodging Thomas Massie in Kentucky's primary, one of his most outspoken critics in the party.

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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

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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The Guardian - US

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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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…

International Business Times

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 UK

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.

The Economic Times

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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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

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