AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKentucky Politics: With two days left in the May 19 GOP primary, President Donald Trump escalated his fight with Rep. Thomas Massie, calling him “the Worst Republican Congressman in History” and urging Kentucky voters to “vote the bum out” after Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s shock primary loss showed how loyalty to Trump can decide political survival. Massie, facing Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, says the attacks are “desperate” and claims he gets a fundraising boost every time Trump targets him. National Politics: Cassidy’s defeat in Louisiana—after he voted to convict Trump in 2021—sets the backdrop for Trump’s broader “purge” strategy. Tech & Schools: In a separate legal front, Snap, YouTube, and TikTok-owner ByteDance agreed to settle a Kentucky school district lawsuit over alleged social media addiction harms, while Meta still heads to trial. Local Business & Culture: Kent’s Bent Tree Coffee Roasters keeps building a loyal following with small-batch roasting and a steady cafe crowd.
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