Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live
Summary
Voters in six states, including Kentucky, voted in primaries that could shape the 2024 midterm elections. In Kentucky, Congressman Thomas Massie faces a tough primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Key Facts
- Primaries took place in six states: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Idaho.
- In Kentucky, Trump criticized Congressman Thomas Massie and endorsed Ed Gallrein against him.
- Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, broke tradition by publicly supporting Gallrein as a private citizen.
- Massie has opposed Trump on several issues, including tax cuts and military oversight.
- Kentucky Republicans are also choosing a candidate to replace retiring Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell.
- Democratic candidates Charles Booker and Amy McGrath are competing again for Senate nominations in Kentucky.
- A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is under investigation as a hate crime.
- President Trump announced an expansion of his TrumpRx.gov website to offer more affordable generic drugs.
- Trump’s administration created a $1.776 billion fund to support allies he says were wrongfully targeted by the government.
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