Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump - AP News

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump  AP News

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party with Massie defeat

The defeat of a Republican rebel by a Trump-backed challenger in Kentucky shows the strength of the president, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Candidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House Primaries

The president’s preferred candidate ousted an incumbent in Kentucky, while a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was a win for the democratic socialists.

By Michael Kruse

What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ - WSJ

What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’  WSJ

Trump sinks lower into nepotism with fund to compensate allies

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche announced the creation of a fund totaling $1.776 billion for Trump's prosecuted allies and established a 'permanent' ban on tax audits into the president and his family.

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 Good morning. Voters in northern Kentucky on Tuesday rejected the incumbent congressman Thomas Massie, who has been critical of Donald Trump, in favor of the president’s hand-picked candidate. Where else held primaries on Tuesday? Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho. Georgia also delivered a defeat to a prominent Tr...

By Clea Skopeliti

4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general-election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can frontline GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?

By Domenico Montanaro

MTG says GOP's future 'destroyed' after Trump-backed primary challenger defeats Thomas Massie in primary

Former House lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene and others reacted online after Rep. Thomas Massie lost a Republican primary contest to Ed Gallrein.

Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.

Russia is losing in Ukraine. Xi has noticed — Trump should too - CNN

Russia is losing in Ukraine. Xi has noticed — Trump should too  CNN

Kentucky primary shows Republicans who criticise Trump 'signing death warrants'

Kentucky US Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary Tuesday, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to anger President Donald Trump and then fall to a primary challenger backed by the president. Although Trump's popularity may be falling among the American public, the result shows the president still has an iron grip on the Republican party, says France 24's Philip Turle.

By FRANCE24

Oil prices decline after Trump reaffirmed he would end the war in Iran ‘very quickly’

On Tuesday, the Strait of Hormuz saw “one of the busiest days since the closure.”

By Nora Redmond

Trump’s Iran War headache grows as new poll shows approval tanking

The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that approximately 60% of Republicans now approve of Trump’s handling of the economy

By Linley Sanders and Amelia Thomson Deveaux

3 Key Takeaways From Trump’s IRS Settlement & Tax Immunity Controversy - Forbes

3 Key Takeaways From Trump’s IRS Settlement & Tax Immunity Controversy  Forbes

Trump acquired stock in companies like Walt Disney, JPMorgan, and Netflix, even as he threatened them publicly

Why Trump paused fresh Iran strikes just hours before launch

By TOI WORLD DESK

'War will spread beyond Gulf': Iran's fresh warning after Trump's 'big hit' remark

This warning from Iran's IRGC comes after US President Donald Trump hinted at another “big hit” against Tehran.

Sid Rosenberg speaks to 'Post' on Trump, New York and the threat of antisemitism - interview

"October 7 changed the whole map," Rosenberg said. "And after October 7, you follow it up with Mamdani, and there's a reason why antisemitism is up 182%. There's your answer right there."

US Government To Drop Tax Claims Against Trump After Lawsuit Settlement

The move comes after the Trump administration announced Monday, as part of the lawsuit settlement, the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president.

'Very difficult for the world': Albanese sharpens criticism of Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Donald Trump's ever-changing positions on the war were hurting economies, including Australia.

CFTC said to probe spike in oil bets before Trump delayed Iran strikes

In the Public Square: How to solve a problem like Bato?

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By Rappler.com, John Nery

EU agrees to implement last year's US trade deal after Trump threats

After nearly a year of fluctuating trade tensions, the European Union reached an agreement Wednesday to implement its side of a trade pact with the U.S., seen as a crucial step in...