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Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky and San Diego victims identified: Morning Rundown

Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky and San Diego victims identified: Morning Rundown
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The rundown leads with Ed Gallrein’s Republican primary win over Rep. Thomas Massie, a result the article says strengthens President Donald Trump’s influence in the party. It also covers a deadly San Diego mosque shooting and an American doctor with Ebola evacuated for treatment.

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Republican House candidate who defeated Massie in the primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsements and influence are discussed in connection with Republican primaries

Trump's version of this story ↗
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative defeated in the Republican primary

Massie's version of this story ↗
Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator whose seat is being vacated

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative and Republican Senate candidate

Barry Moore
R · AL-1

Alabama representative and Senate candidate

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator facing Ken Paxton in a runoff

ALSO MENTIONED  Burt Jones, Georgia lieutenant governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Christine Drazan, Republican nominee for Oregon governor; Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor and gubernatorial candidate; Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic candidate for Georgia governor; Rick Jackson, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Georgia; Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania state treasurer and gubernatorial candidate; Tina Kotek, Oregon governor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate

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Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Republican Primary

Outlets agree Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary; Gallrein had President Donald Trump’s backing. Left-leaning outlets treat the result cautiously as a measure of Trump’s broader influence, stressing the district’s distinct electorate. Center outlets report the outcome and its implications for Trump’s influence, with some also highlighting outside spending and the divide over Israel. Right-leaning outlets frame Gallrein’s win as a victory for Trump and party loyalty, while some earlier coverage tracks polling and spending.

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