Austin Horn

4 days ago | kentucky.com | Austin Horn

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Ned Pillersdorf launched a Democratic bid to challenge Rep. Hal Rogers in KY-5. Pillersdorf criticized Rogers' support of cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Pillersdorf pledged strong campaign funding and a focus on economic issues. A Democratic challenger for longtime Republican Rep. Hal Rogers’ Eastern Kentucky congressional district has emerged.

4 days ago | kentucky.com | Austin Horn

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s opposition to President Donald Trump’s strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has left him on something of an island among his Republican colleagues in Washington. It’s also made him significantly more famous, attracted thousands in campaign donations, and resulted in the most serious threat against Massie’s political career yet from Trump himself.

5 days ago | gazettextra.com | Taylor Six |Austin Horn

By Taylor Six and Austin Horn - Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) As President Donald Trump addressed the nation late Saturday to tell of "very successful" bombs dropped by the U.S. on Iranian nuclear sites, Kentucky politicians took to social media to praise - or challenge - his decision. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican and frequent critic of Trump, immediately criticized the bombings, posting on social media: "This is not Constitutional."Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.

5 days ago | kentucky.com | Austin Horn

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and President Donald Trump don’t always see eye-to-eye. In fact, the two Republicans have been at odds for most of Trump’s second term. Massie was one of only two “no” votes on the president’s primary legislative push so far, and he’s been the loudest voice in the room against Trump’s actions against Iran. And on Saturday, Massie led GOP opposition to the Trump administration’s intervention in the Israel-Iran war by striking three Iranian nuclear development sites.

6 days ago | dailygazette.com | Taylor Six |Austin Horn |Lexington Herald-Leader

As President Donald Trump addressed the nation late Saturday to tell of “very successful” bombs dropped by the U.S. on Iranian nuclear sites, Kentucky politicians took to social media to praise — or challenge — his decision. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican and frequent critic of Trump, immediately criticized the bombings, posting on social media: “This is not Constitutional.” × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.