The Republican primary between Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein has set a record for the most spent on a House primary race since tracking began. Nearly $33 million has been spent on advertising and media in the Kentucky contest after Trump targeted Massie for breaking with him over the Epstein files. […]
Thomas Massie race sets House primary spending record
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Thu 02:16 - Washington Examiner
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Fri 20:42 - Washington Examiner
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Fri 04:00 - Washington Examiner
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Mon 10:00 - The Hill
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Thu 17:59 - Sky News (UK)
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Thu 23:16 - Fox News
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Fri 10:16 - Washington Examiner
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Fri 20:35 - Washington Examiner
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Fri 21:53 - Washington Examiner
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Sat 16:00 - The Hill
Becerra, Steyer jostle for front-runner status in ‘fluid’ California governor’s race
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Sun 09:37 - BBC Headlines
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Sun 10:00 - Washington Examiner
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Sun 16:02 - Fox News
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Mon 01:39 - Sky News (UK)
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Mon 16:10 - The Hill
California billionaire tax has enough signatures for ballot, backers say
Tue 16:06 - The Hill
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Tue 21:38 - Fox News
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Wed 03:05 - The Hill
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Wed 03:52 - Washington Examiner
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Thu 10:00 - The Hill
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Thu 21:46 - BBC Headlines
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Fri 01:00 - Fox News
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Sat 09:00 - Washington Examiner
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Sat 11:30 - France 24
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Sat 12:17 - The Hill
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Sat 22:56 - The Hill
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California leaders mum on $1B high-speed rail detour aimed at preserving disgraced labor leader's memorial
Mon 13:15 - France 24
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Mon 16:41 - BBC Headlines
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Mon 20:08 - La Libre (BE)
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Tue 10:08 - Fox News
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Tue 13:52 - Washington Examiner
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Tue 16:18 - Fox News
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Wed 01:00 - Fox News
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Wed 04:15 - The Hill
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Wed 05:21 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 06:50 - Fox News
California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy
Wed 10:43 - Le Figaro
Robot taxis: California will fine autonomous cars that do not respect the highway code
Wed 13:00 - Washington Examiner
Spencer Pratt is right to call out California’s failed leadership
Wed 16:21 - National Review
Katie Porter Gives California’s Game Away at the Debate
Wed 21:19 - The Hill
Porter: If Trump is going to attack California, 'F him'
Wed 22:13 - Fox News
WATCH: California Dems rally around healthcare for illegal immigrants during fiery debate
Thu 00:34 - Fox News
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Thu 03:55 - The Hill
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Thu 12:30 - The Hill
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Thu 19:55 - Fox News
California mom rips Newsom-backed 'diversion program' that appears to benefit her son's killer
Fri 10:00 - Fox News
He fled communism. Now this California mayor is honoring Charlie Kirk and refusing to back down
Fri 10:00 - Fox News
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Fri 10:32 - Fox News
Olympic gold medalists rip Newsom for California's trans athlete situation ahead of protested track meet
Fri 13:21 - Fox News
GOP candidate Bianco's two-word jab at Katie Porter draws gasps from California debate audience
Sat 02:17 - Fox News
Newsom's 'Golden State Start' promises 400 free diapers per baby as California grapples with budget woes
Sat 09:00 - Washington Examiner
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Sat 12:00 - Fox News
California professor accused of killing pro-Israel protester will 'likely' avoid lengthy prison sentence
Sat 12:15 - Fox News
Women's tennis legend speaks out on California trans athlete controversy as Newsom faces criticism
Sat 18:24 - Tagesschau
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Sat 23:50 - Fox News
Transgender athlete AB Hernandez dominates three jumping events at California postseason track meet
Sun 11:59 - Aftenposten (NO)
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Sun 15:45 - Al Jazeera English
With food benefit cuts looming in the US, Californians eye billionaire tax
Sun 16:40 - Fox News
LGBTQ activists speak out after 'Save Girls Sports' rally rocks California track meet with a trans athlete
Mon 14:42 - The Hill
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Mon 22:59 - The Hill
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Mon 23:22 - Washington Examiner
California mayor charged with acting as Chinese agent
Tue 00:07 - Fox News
California mayor accused of secretly working for China, spreading propaganda while in office: feds
Tue 03:38 - Al Jazeera English
California ex-mayor admits acting as agent of China, US authorities say
Tue 05:39 - DW All
US: LA area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent
Tue 05:39 - DW Top
US: LA area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent
Tue 05:39 - DW World
US: LA area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent
Tue 07:41 - Aftenposten (NO)
US mayor admits to spreading Chinese propaganda
Tue 14:38 - Euronews
Chinese people divided ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
Tue 16:45 - Fox News
Attorney raises broader concerns after mayor admits to acting as Chinese agent in shocking case
Tue 16:53 - Le Figaro
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Tue 19:11 - Al-Monitor
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Tue 22:00 - Fox News
Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
Tue 23:42 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 01:00 - Fox News
DHS Sec Mullin points finger at Newsom over alleged Chinese infiltration of California after CCP mayor charged
Wed 06:20 - Euronews
Watch: Inside the Trump-Xi visit that could leave Europe in the cold
Wed 07:36 - La Libre (BE)
Oil catches its breath and awaits the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
Wed 07:48 - Al Jazeera English
China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Top Democrats press Trump to approve arms sale to Taiwan ahead of Xi meeting
Wed 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Allies say Xi has no shot at convincing Trump to change Taiwan policy
Wed 10:02 - Fox News
California girls' track and field stars speak out as Gavin Newsom's Title IX crisis grows
Wed 12:24 - France 24
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
Wed 13:20 - El Mundo (ES)
Trump lands in Beijing while Taiwan is concerned about possible pressure from Xi Jinping on the sale of American weapons
Wed 20:38 - El Mundo (ES)
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Wed 21:12 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 22:57 - Washington Examiner
Appeals court grills DOJ over Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy
Thu 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 04:51 - Handelsblatt Politik
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Thu 09:00 - Fox News
Trump-Xi’s China summit is a defining test for America in the new Cold War
Thu 10:38 - France 24
Trump-Xi meeting 'like watching a boxer fight a Kung Fu master'
Fri 10:20 - La Repubblica (IT)
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Fri 12:16 - The Hill
Trump 'made no commitment' on Taiwan, arms sales in summit with Xi
Fri 12:24 - Washington Examiner
Trump leaves China without making a ‘determination’ on Taiwan arms sale
Fri 13:19 - France 24
Trump's silence on Taiwan during summit with Xi comes as relief for island nation
Fri 14:13 - BBC Headlines
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Fri 14:59 - Al Jazeera English
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Fri 16:35 - The Hill
Taiwan releases statement in response to Trump comments
Fri 16:36 - ANSA Mondo
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Fri 16:55 - The Hill
Trump wants China, Taiwan to 'cool down'
Fri 18:02 - France 24
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Sat 08:26 - Euronews
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Sat 09:22 - DW All
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Sat 09:22 - DW Top
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Sat 09:43 - Politico EU
Taiwan to Trump: We are sovereign and independent
Sat 10:00 - The Hill
Trump ambiguity raises questions on US support to Taiwan
Sat 14:06 - The Hill
Waltz: Trump was ‘quite clear’ to China on Taiwan ‘status quo’
Sat 19:44 - Al Jazeera English
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Sat 20:58 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 01:18 - The Hill
Trump calls for GOP challenger to Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky
Sun 07:03 - Fox News
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Sun 10:00 - The Hill
Trump's grip on GOP lawmakers shows signs of slipping amid election year
Sun 10:58 - La Libre (BE)
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Sun 14:20 - The Hill
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Mon 11:48 - The Hill
Trump: Massie 'must be thrown out of office'
Mon 12:42 - Washington Examiner
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Mon 15:08 - The Hill
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Mon 16:23 - Al Jazeera English
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Mon 16:24 - Washington Examiner
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Mon 18:47 - DN (SE)
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Mon 22:19 - The Hill
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Mon 23:00 - DN (SE)
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Mon 23:27 - Fox News
Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet
Tue 08:00 - Fox News
Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
Trump-Massie feud hits fever pitch: What to watch in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama primaries
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
The Memo: Massie seeks to buck GOP trend, survive Trump-enforced exit
Tue 12:00 - The Hill
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Tue 12:42 - The Hill
Live updates: Blanche likely to face grilling on compensation fund; Massie fights for seat in Kentucky primary
Tue 13:02 - NRK (NO)
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Tue 14:41 - France 24
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Tue 15:59 - The Hill
Massie: Hegseth campaign stop in Kentucky shows Trump-backed challenger's bid is 'imploding'
Tue 16:30 - Washington Examiner
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Tue 16:35 - The Hill
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