Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has enlisted help from a key ally, Sen. Rand Paul, as the maverick congressman tries to fend off President Donald Trump's threats to oust him from Congress. Massie is running headlong into his toughest political fight as a super PAC launched by Trump aides attacks him and he awaits a potential challenge from someone backed by the president.

The Kentucky U.S. Senate race has become more competitive on the Democratic side after two new candidates announced their campaigns last week.

It marked the ninth rally with Rep. Thomas Massie alongside Sen. Rand Paul, which comes as President Donald Trump pushes to unseat Massie.

First lady Melania Trump hosted world leaders’ spouses on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, announcing the launch of a new coalition on children’s well-being and artificial intelligence safety that she said she hoped they would join.

Sen. Rand Paul and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie visited multiple towns in Northern Kentucky addressing their occasional opposition to bills supported by President Donald Trump.

Missouri Democrats gathered in St. Louis on Saturday for their annual Truman Dinner, the biggest event of the year for a party that remains on the outs in state politics. The 2026 midterms will also include critical votes on a proposed abortion ban and a measure making it harder to change the constitution.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has enlisted help from a key ally, Sen. Rand Paul, as he tries to fend off President Donald Trump’s threats to oust him from Congress