Trump Backs Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor Amid MAGA Support
President Donald Trump has expressed support for Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, citing Pratt's status as a MAGA supporter, according to TMZ.
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Kentucky voters deliver verdict: Gallrein ousts Massie
Kentucky voters delivered a decisive verdict in the GOP primary for the state’s 4th Congressional District, ousting incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie and backing Trump-endorsed candidate Ed Gallrein by nearly 10 percentage points.
Massie Loses GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Gallrein
US Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, a candidate backed by President Donald Trump, marking another blow for dissenting Republicans.
Trump’s Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make ‘friends’
President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make 'friends', according to the BBC.
Trump Exerts Iron Grip as GOP Primary Defeats Mount
Donald Trump has demonstrated his dominance over the Republican Party, with several high-profile primary defeats in recent weeks, according to BBC.
Election Results Highlight Political Shifts and Concerns
Election results across multiple states and regions have highlighted varying political trends and concerns, from Alabama's House and Senate races to Andalusia's regional leadership and Germany's industrial sector anxieties.
Jeopardy! Today: Tristan Williams Wins $30,000 on May 18, 2026
Tristan Williams won $30,000 on 'Jeopardy!' on May 18, 2026, securing his 10th consecutive victory and title of 'super champion.'
Trump’s Sons, Forever Tangled in Controversy
German pop band Alphaville has taken legal action against Donald Trump for using their song 'Forever Young' in a KI-generated video, according to RTL.de.
How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections
The shape of electoral maps could play a decisive role in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera.
Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Satellite images have revealed the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Kentucky primary 2026: A Test for Trump-Defying Candidates
Kentucky’s May 19, 2026, primary election will test whether a Republican can defy Donald Trump and survive, as Thomas Massie faces a Trump-backed challenger. The race could shape the party’s internal dynamics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Starbucks Korea CEO fired over Tank Day promotion
Starbucks Korea's CEO, Son Jung-hyun, was fired after a promotional campaign that evoked the 1980 Gwangju military crackdown, according to Al Jazeera.
How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism
Pennsylvania’s third congressional district will choose a progressive candidate Tuesday, with four Democrats vying for the nomination. The race highlights the Democratic Party’s internal divisions ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to Al Jazeera.
Teen Suspects Fatally Shoot 3 at San Diego Mosque in Suspected Hate Crime
Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, according to police.
Alex Murdaugh files civil rights suit against ex-court clerk over alleged jury tampering
Alex Murdaugh has filed a civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk Rebecca Hill, alleging jury tampering that led to his 2023 murder convictions. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the convictions last week, citing denied fair trial rights.