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After Representative Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky House GOP primary, White House communications director Steven Cheung responded on social media with a strong message supporting President Donald Trump's influence in politics. Cheung's post warned against underestimating President Trump's power.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary for the House of Representatives.
Steven Cheung is the White House director of communications.
Cheung posted a message on social media soon after Massie's loss.
The message emphasized President Trump's political power.
Cheung used the phrase "F--- around, find out" to warn critics.
CBS News reported and analyzed the White House’s reaction.
The event shows the White House’s support for President Trump after the primary results.
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Gas prices are about $4.50 per gallon across the United States as summer begins. This increase is causing concern for many Americans ahead of the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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Gas prices are averaging around $4.50 per gallon nationwide.
Prices are rising just as summer and Memorial Day weekend approach.
Higher gas costs affect drivers and holiday travelers.
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for travel in the U.S.
The news source is CBS News, reporting on U.S. gas prices.
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U.S. soldiers who survived a deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait said the Army did not provide extra medical help even after their request weeks before the strike. This information was reported by CBS News, based on interviews with the troops.
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U.S. troops in Kuwait survived a fatal drone strike by Iran.
The soldiers asked the Army for more medical support weeks before the attack.
According to the troops, the Army did not respond to their request.
The strike led to fatalities among the soldiers stationed there.
CBS News reported these claims after interviewing the survivors.
The drone attack is linked to tensions involving Iran and U.S. military forces.
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Stacy Garrity is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor and will run against incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro in the upcoming election. Polls show Shapiro currently leads by a large margin, but Garrity has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, which boosts her support among Republicans.
Key Facts
Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro both ran unopposed in their party primaries.
Pennsylvania is a key battleground state that flips between parties in presidential elections.
Shapiro is seeking reelection and may run for president in 2028.
Polls show Shapiro leading Garrity by about 18 to 22 percentage points.
President Trump endorsed Garrity in January, praising her business and military background.
About 75% of Garrity’s supporters back her because she is a Republican or Trump endorsed her.
Many voters are not familiar enough with Garrity compared to Shapiro.
Shapiro has strong approval ratings and better name recognition.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, will compete against Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the November governor’s election. Both candidates did not face any opponents in their party primaries, making this the main contest for Pennsylvania’s top office.
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Josh Shapiro is the current governor of Pennsylvania.
Stacy Garrity is the state treasurer of Pennsylvania.
Both Shapiro and Garrity ran unopposed in their party primaries.
The primary elections officially set up the November contest between the two.
The election is for the governor’s seat in Pennsylvania.
The race involves candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties.
The election will take place in November 2024.
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A woman in Midtown Manhattan died after falling into an open manhole. Con Edison, the energy company, said a truck might have moved the manhole cover before the accident happened.
Key Facts
The incident took place on Monday night in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
A woman parked her car near the location and then fell into the manhole.
The fall was fatal.
Con Edison suggested that a truck passing by may have dislodged the manhole cover.
The manhole cover was left open at the time of the accident.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the manhole cover being open.
The event raised safety concerns about manhole covers in busy city areas.
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A Republican challenger supported by President Trump, Ed Gallrein, defeated incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie in the Kentucky primary. Massie, known as a critic of Trump, had disagreed with the president on several key issues during his time in office.
Key Facts
Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, won the Kentucky Republican primary and will run in November’s midterm election.
Thomas Massie has been a congressman since 2012 and is known for opposing some of President Trump’s policies.
Massie voted against Trump’s tax and spending plan due to concerns about the national debt.
He also opposed some of Trump’s military and justice actions, including investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump publicly criticized Massie on social media before the primary.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth campaigned for Gallrein, accusing Massie of obstruction.
Massie claimed he voted with Trump 90% of the time but resisted pressure to fully comply on certain issues.
In Kentucky, Republican Andy Barr won the nomination to replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell with Trump’s endorsement.
President Trump has recently used his influence to back preferred Republican candidates and challenge incumbents who oppose him.
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Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a candidate chosen by President Donald Trump. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, campaigned on loyalty to Trump and is expected to win the general election in the Republican-leaning district.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie has been a U.S. Representative from Kentucky since 2012.
Massie opposed some of President Trump’s policies, including the war in Iran and Trump’s tax law.
President Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie in the Republican primary.
Gallrein won the primary by focusing on his military background and support for Trump.
Massie tried to show voters he could support both himself and the president.
The race was the most expensive U.S. House primary ever.
Trump actively criticized Massie on social media during the campaign.
Ed Gallrein is likely to win the general election in a strongly Republican district.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche answered questions about a new $1.8 billion fund created by President Trump. The fund aims to support people who the Justice Department says experienced unfair legal attacks during the Biden administration.
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President Trump established a $1.8 billion fund.
The fund is designed to help people affected by what the Justice Department calls "weaponization and lawfare."
"Weaponization" refers to using laws or legal actions unfairly against certain individuals.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the fund in a Senate hearing.
The hearing included criticism and questions about the purpose and use of the fund.
The fund focuses on cases that happened during the Biden administration.
CBS News reported on the event and provided a video and article coverage.
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Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are expected to move to a runoff election in the Republican race for Georgia governor. They finished as the top two candidates, ahead of Brad Raffensperger, the state’s secretary of state.
Key Facts
Rick Jackson is a billionaire healthcare executive running for governor of Georgia.
Burt Jones is the current Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
Both are competing in the Republican primary race for governor.
They have secured enough votes to enter a runoff scheduled for June 16.
Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp is not running in this race.
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s secretary of state, did not make it to the runoff.
The runoff will decide the Republican nominee for Georgia governor.
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Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Thomas Massie in the Republican primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District with support from President Donald Trump and heavy spending by pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups. The race was the most expensive House primary in history, reflecting Trump’s continued influence in shaping Republican primaries.
Key Facts
Ed Gallrein won the Kentucky GOP primary against Thomas Massie with about 54.4% of the vote.
President Trump personally supported Gallrein and helped find a challenger for Massie.
Over $32 million was spent on ads during the race, the most ever in a House primary.
Pro-Israel groups spent more than $9 million, targeting Massie’s opposition to U.S. aid to Israel.
Massie has opposed key Trump-backed policies, including tax legislation and foreign aid.
Massie has been critical of adding to the national debt and U.S. military involvement abroad.
The primary result shows Trump’s ability to defeat Republicans who do not align fully with his agenda.
Trump had previously criticized Massie during his first term as president and now supported his removal.
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Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky Republican primary for the House seat to Ed Gallrein. Gallrein is a former Navy SEAL and was supported by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
Rep. Thomas Massie was the incumbent Republican representative in Kentucky.
Ed Gallrein defeated Massie in the GOP primary election.
Ed Gallrein is a former member of the Navy SEALs, a special operations force in the U.S. military.
President Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein in this primary race.
This is part of a trend where Trump-backed candidates have defeated Republican incumbents.
CBS News projected the result of the primary.
The election was for a House of Representatives seat from Kentucky.
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New information has been shared about the people affected by the recent shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Reports highlight the actions of those involved during the incident.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
The event occurred on a Monday.
Victims of the shooting are being recognized for their bravery.
News about the victims and the incident is continuing to come out.
The report was covered by CBS News and Lana Zak.
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President Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein in the Republican primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, where Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie. Massie was one of several Republican incumbents who lost after Trump endorsed their challengers.
Key Facts
Ed Gallrein, supported by President Trump, won the Republican primary over Rep. Thomas Massie.
The primary race in northern Kentucky was the most expensive in U.S. House history, with millions spent by pro-Israel groups.
Massie said Trump’s endorsement and spending by pro-Israel groups hurt his support in the race.
Massie opposed some Trump policies, including a major tax-cut bill, and criticized military actions supported by Trump.
Trump called Massie the “worst Republican congressman” and campaigned actively for Gallrein.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly campaigned with Gallrein, breaking military tradition against partisan activities.
House Speaker Mike Johnson did not endorse Massie but indicated a preference for more reliable Republican votes.
Massie has served in Congress since 2012 and warned his loss would reduce party support in the district.
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Pennsylvania held primary elections for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. House representatives, and state legislative seats. Voters could only participate in the party they are registered with, and many candidates ran unopposed while some races attracted multiple candidates.
Key Facts
Pennsylvania has closed primaries, so only registered party members can vote in that party’s election.
Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity are both running unopposed in the governor primaries.
Shapiro’s campaign raised 10 times more money than Garrity’s in the early months of the year.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is running unopposed, while Garrity endorsed Jason Richey as her preferred running mate.
Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District seat is open for the first time in nearly 10 years due to the incumbent not running again.
Some key U.S. House races include Rep. Summer Lee running for a third term and contested Republican primaries in other districts.
Pennsylvania’s state legislature is divided, with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate.
Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. with voters in line allowed to vote after closing time.
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Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary to Ed Gallrein in Kentucky, marking a win for President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Republicans who oppose him. Trump actively supported Gallrein, criticizing Massie for not fully backing his agenda, while Massie said he votes with Trump most of the time.
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Thomas Massie lost the Republican primary in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein.
President Trump’s campaign aimed to remove Massie for not fully supporting him.
Trump called Massie names and called for his defeat during the campaign.
The race was the most expensive House primary ever, with more than $32 million spent on ads.
Ed Gallrein, Trump’s chosen candidate, is a farmer and former Navy SEAL.
Massie says he votes with Trump about 90% of the time and considers himself very conservative.
Massie and Trump have had a rocky relationship since Trump’s first term, including disagreements over COVID relief and other bills.
Trump has a history of targeting Republicans who oppose him, including Senator Bill Cassidy and Indiana state legislators.
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In Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, Thomas Massie, a long-serving Republican congressman, lost the primary to Ed Gallrein, a challenger supported by President Donald Trump. This result showed voters favored a candidate loyal to President Trump over one who often disagreed with him.
Key Facts
Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL, won the Republican primary against Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th district.
President Trump openly supported Gallrein and personally campaigned against Massie.
Massie had disagreed with President Trump on issues like military action, government spending, and transparency.
The primary battle in this district became the most expensive House primary ever, costing $25.6 million in ads.
Gallrein ran as a strong supporter of President Trump’s policies and accused Massie of opposing Trump.
The district is strongly conservative and has not elected a Democrat in more than 20 years.
Another Trump-backed Republican, Andy Barr, won a Kentucky Senate primary to replace Senator Mitch McConnell.
This primary night took place alongside contests in five other states for candidates in the November election.
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Police and federal agents are investigating a deadly shooting that took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. Victims of the attack are being recognized for their actions that helped stop further violence.
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A shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
The incident was deadly, resulting in loss of life.
Police and federal authorities are working together to understand what happened before and during the attack.
Victims are being called heroes for preventing more violence.
The investigation is ongoing to gather all facts about the shooting.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter is covering the story.
The Islamic Center is a place of worship for the Muslim community in San Diego.
Officials have not yet released full details about the attacker or motives.
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The U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump and his family as part of a settlement related to a lawsuit over leaked tax returns. This deal also creates a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who say they were unfairly investigated for political reasons.
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The government will never examine or prosecute President Trump, his sons, or the Trump organization in current tax audits.
The settlement is part of a $10 billion lawsuit by Trump against the IRS for leaking his tax returns.
The agreement was made public in a one-page document signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The deal stops the government from investigating Trump family members, affiliates, and others involved in the current audits.
A new $1.8 billion fund, called the “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” will pay people who claim they were wrongly targeted by political investigations.
Some lawmakers and watchdog groups criticize the fund as corrupt and a potential “slush fund.”
The Justice Department said this deal covers only existing tax audits, not future ones.
President Trump said the fund is intended to reimburse people who were “horribly treated.”
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