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May 19, 2026
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Key states are holding high-stakes primaries, as President Donald Trump seeks to replace Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky and gives a big endorsement ahead of next week’s runoff in Texas.
The White House says it prefers diplomacy, but warns the United States is locked and loaded if Iran doesn’t reach a nuclear deal.
Vice President JD Vance is calling out media coverage of the Department of Justice’s anti-weaponization fund, while acting Attorney General Todd Blanche clarifies its actual purpose at a hearing on Capitol Hill.