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Congressman Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein, a challenger endorsed by President Trump. This defeat is part of Trump's broader effort to oust Republican lawmakers who have opposed him. The race was notably the most expensive House primary in history, with significant outside spending and the use of AI-generated attack ads by both campaigns. AI

Republican senators, including Thom Tillis and Mitch McConnell, have publicly criticized President Donald Trump's demand for a nearly $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate individuals prosecuted for actions related to the January 6th Capitol riot. This move has stalled a significant budget package, highlighting a growing internal rift within the GOP. Trump responded by accusing Tillis of harming the Republican Party. AI

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has established a nearly $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of Donald Trump who claim to have faced political prosecution. This move has drawn significant criticism from Republican lawmakers, including Senator Mitch McConnell, who called the fund a "slush fund to pay people who assault cops." Blanche, a former Trump lawyer, has taken several high-profile actions since assuming his role, leading to concerns that he is prioritizing the president's interests over institutional norms. AI