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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells SC Democrats his record is a red state success story ABC News 4, South Carolina10:35
In the last 6 hours
Opinion – Mitch McConnell: We can grow hemp without putting our children in harm’s way Northern Kentucky Tribune05:43
Yesterday
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success… MailOnline21:35 16-Jul-25
Kentucky’s Beshear heads to South Carolina Semafor10:55 16-Jul-25
This Indian whisky won the highest honours at the International Whisky Competition 2025 in Kentucky, USA; Its price is… The Financial Express07:45 16-Jul-25
Would Europe actually retaliate against Trump's tariffs? The Economic Times06:09 16-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
Rep. Jason Smith to Newsmax: Beshear Bill Criticism 'Completely Inaccurate' NewsMax18:54 15-Jul-25
Conservatives Back Defunding NPR, PBS NewsMax00:32 15-Jul-25
Dr. Fauci referred to top prosecutor for criminal charges after bombshell Biden autopen pardon… MailOnline23:35 14-Jul-25
Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising MailOnline23:26 14-Jul-25
Gov. Beshear challenges Trump’s freeze to education funding WSAZ21:23 14-Jul-25
KY sues Trump Administration over nearly $100 million in frozen federal funding Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky20:37 14-Jul-25
Kentucky joins states suing Trump administration over frozen education funds Louisville Public Media20:30 14-Jul-25
Kentucky joins lawsuit against Trump Administration’s freeze on education funding WBKO20:26 14-Jul-25
Ky. Gov. Beshear: May 'Take a Look' at Running for President NewsMax19:43 14-Jul-25
Data center forecasts drive LG&E push for new power plants. Is that demand realistic? Louisville Public Media11:09 14-Jul-25
Rand Paul says we 'aren't going to know' the motive of Trump's would-be assassin Fox News00:11 14-Jul-25
Kentucky senator on the Senate’s report of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania KYMA19:56 13-Jul-25
Kentucky’s governor says Trump’s tariffs hurt his own base Cryptopolitan19:31 13-Jul-25
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear teases 2028 Democratic White House bid ahead of South Carolina visit The Washington Times19:24 13-Jul-25
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 13, 2025 CBS News17:16 13-Jul-25
Kentucky school board chairman resigns as cruel post of him telling people to 'shoot… MailOnline14:48 12-Jul-25
Kentucky school official resigns after allegedly calling to 'shoot Republicans' on social media Fox News02:05 12-Jul-25
3 new grants announced by Mayor Greenberg to assist areas impacted by gun violence WAVE 3, Kentucky22:51 11-Jul-25
Sen. Rand Paul defends vote against Trump's spending bill during Kentucky visit LEX1822:41 11-Jul-25
Homelessness jumps again in Kentucky as Trump administration moves to cut housing funds WKMS19:52 11-Jul-25
Kentucky AG urges end of in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants Louisville Public Media16:14 11-Jul-25
‘Shoot Republicans’ comment forces KY school board chair to resign, officials say The Charlotte Observer15:23 11-Jul-25
Former deputy chief of staff files lawsuit against Mayor Greenberg, others WAVE 3, Kentucky21:47 10-Jul-25
Comer dismisses Biden doctor's bid for pause in cover-up probe: 'Throwing out every excuse' Fox News18:23 10-Jul-25
In the last month
Trump administration announces potential budget cuts to Appalachia Regional Commission WYMT22:48 9-Jul-25
Another Republican state lawmaker enters race for 6th Congressional District LEX1822:24 9-Jul-25
Covington mayor addresses loss of federal jobs, revenue to the city WCPO TV, Ohio02:19 9-Jul-25
Mayor Greenberg provides demonstration of ‘Drone as First Responders’ Program WAVE 3, Kentucky18:30 8-Jul-25
With federal education funding frozen, Appalachian learning centers are in peril Louisville Public Media16:37 8-Jul-25
UK president warns of ‘difficult decisions’ due to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky09:51 8-Jul-25
‘Show your face’: Louisville mayor reacts to masked white supremacist protest Louisville Public Media19:46 7-Jul-25
US Senate Candidate Mike Faris Exposes Billionaire Nate Morris's Blindspot, Kentucky's… PR Newswire (Press Release)14:38 7-Jul-25
Kentucky’s Gov. Beshear says Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will ‘hit rural America right in the… The Washington Times11:22 7-Jul-25
‘It will never be tolerated’: NAACP, mayor condemn group that marched through downtown Louisville as white supremacist WAVE 3, Kentucky04:46 7-Jul-25
Kentucky Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear Hedges On Running For President In 2028 RealClearPolitics (Video)18:52 6-Jul-25
NAACP, mayor condemn white supremacist group that marched through downtown Louisville WAVE 3, Kentucky18:14 6-Jul-25
Beshear Eyes 2028 Presidential Bid; Slams Big, Beautiful Bill NewsMax23:45 5-Jul-25
‘Inefficiencies and gaps’ Kentucky auditor releases report on education department Louisville Public Media17:07 4-Jul-25
“I’ll Think About It.” Andy Beshear Mulls 2028 Run While Raging Against Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Vanity Fair16:59 4-Jul-25
Kentucky Education Department Wasted Money on Ineffective DEI Programs, Audit Finds National Review Online21:55 3-Jul-25
Trump megabill to cut Medicaid, grow deficit, two Kentucky House members oppose Louisville Public Media20:03 3-Jul-25
Nky health advocates warn of mass Medicaid cuts if Trump spending bill passes WCPO TV, Ohio00:45 3-Jul-25
Kentuckians protest potential Medicaid cuts in Trump's Bill LEX1800:08 3-Jul-25
Musk enters Massie-Trump fray as two Kentucky Republicans buck president on his ‘beautiful’ bill WKMS16:40 2-Jul-25
Trump says Massie is 'gonna be history' as 'big, beautiful bill' jumps final hurdles to passage Fox News23:05 1-Jul-25
Kentucky faces big Medicaid cuts under Trump's bill LEX1822:25 1-Jul-25
Kentucky Senate hopeful says Mitch McConnell doesn't deserve lifetime achievement award MailOnline22:03 1-Jul-25
Musk backs GOP Rep. Massie's reelection bid amid his feud with Trump, who looks to unseat him Just The News19:56 1-Jul-25
Trump touts polling showing challenger defeating 'bad guy' Thomas Massie Just The News18:40 1-Jul-25
Senators McConnell and Paul issue statements after ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Vote WAVE 3, Kentucky18:35 1-Jul-25
Senate passes Trump's 'Big and Beautiful' Bill as Vance breaks tie The Business Standard17:44 1-Jul-25
Kentucky hospitals leader warns Senate megabill would ‘devastate’ health care, economy Louisville Public Media16:03 1-Jul-25
Nurse Running Against Rep. Massie in '26 GOP Primary NewsMax12:18 1-Jul-25
Elon Musk indicates he'll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by … Fox News11:19 1-Jul-25
State Department for Public Health says measles outbreak has spread from Woodford to Fayette County Northern Kentucky Tribune05:35 1-Jul-25
Lexington mayor honors chef and actor for series showcasing local food culture LEX1822:35 30-Jun-25
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Five Individuals Charged as Part of Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care… FBI (Press Release)21:58 30-Jun-25
The Dukes of Pennsylvania Avenue? Viral ‘General Lee’ stunt driver wants to ‘Jump for Trump’ The Blaze20:05 30-Jun-25
Senate candidate Nate Morris bashes McConnell, calls for ‘hard stop on immigration’ Louisville Public Media19:51 30-Jun-25
White House eyes Kentucky state senator for Massie challenge Politico19:24 29-Jun-25
Kentucky Newsmakers 6/29: Lexington Fire Chief Jason Wells; Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton WKYT02:38 28-Jun-25
Kentucky Republican introduces Constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship Just The News22:08 27-Jun-25
Maga targets Trump’s most hated congressman in ‘twisted’ attack NJ.com - The Jersey Journal21:30 27-Jun-25
'What happened to Thomas Massie?' MAGA super PAC goes after longtime Trump thorn The Raw Story20:42 27-Jun-25
‘Kentucky Fried Food Fight’: Kentucky Is the Epicenter of Republican Infighting NOTUS19:53 27-Jun-25
Kentucky Hospital Association says Senate Medicaid cuts endanger 20,000 jobs, hospitals Louisville Public Media19:44 27-Jun-25
Trump-Aligned Super Pac Airs Attack Ads Aimed at Massie NewsMax19:38 27-Jun-25
Pro-Trump MAGA Kentucky PAC releases first ad targeting Massie Just The News18:55 27-Jun-25
Trump-backed PAC airs ads blasting Massie over policy disagreements Louisville Public Media17:32 27-Jun-25
Corporate giant reshores jobs, invests nearly $500 million, thanks to Trump The Blaze16:19 27-Jun-25
Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally Fox News14:39 27-Jun-25
Louisville Metro Council approves Mayor Greenberg’s proposed budget WAVE 3, Kentucky02:43 27-Jun-25
New Trump-aligned super PAC begins $1M ad blitz against GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Jewish Insider00:21 27-Jun-25
Kentucky Senate hopeful Nate Morris pledges his loyalty to President Trump MailOnline23:46 26-Jun-25
Congress considers SNAP cuts as demand swells at Appalachian Kentucky food banks Louisville Public Media18:08 26-Jun-25
Mayfield mayor to reflect on 2021 tornado, town’s recovery in McCracken County library talk WKMS05:36 26-Jun-25
With Kentucky’s Capitol closing for renovations, temporary chambers almost ready Louisville Public Media22:06 25-Jun-25
FCC Democrat Takes Civil Rights, Speech Issues To Rural Ky. Law36018:51 25-Jun-25
FCC’s First Amendment Tour Arrives in Kentucky Daily Yonder16:13 25-Jun-25
Beshear, Democrats slam McConnell for saying people will ‘get over’ Medicaid cuts Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky01:43 25-Jun-25
Trump Vows to Primary 'Loser' Massie NewsMax18:56 24-Jun-25
Trump pressures Congress to pass 'Big, beautiful Bill,' insisting 'No one goes on vacation… Fox News18:52 24-Jun-25
Maga loyalists slam Thomas Massie after he blames Trump for GOP’s potential collapse The Financial Express17:35 24-Jun-25
Trump starts super PAC in effort to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Just The News01:21 24-Jun-25
Trump and his political operation target their first GOP incumbent: Kentucky’s Thomas Massie The Washington Times23:38 23-Jun-25
Trump vows to campaign 'really hard' to unseat KY Congressman Thomas Massie WCPO TV, Ohio20:45 23-Jun-25
Comer Statement on USDA IG’s Review of Tennessee Walking Horse Competition Inspections House Committee on Oversight and Reform20:13 23-Jun-25
Trump Pac Looks to Unseat Ky. Rep. Massie NewsMax17:30 23-Jun-25
Clerk who denied same-sex marriage licenses in 2015 is still fighting Supreme Court’s ruling Boston Globe15:41 23-Jun-25
Karoline Leavitt fires back at GOP lawmaker who 'should be a Democrat' over Iran strike… Fox News15:34 23-Jun-25
Who Is Thomas Massie? Trump Seeks to Oust Republican Congressman TIME13:30 23-Jun-25
Kentucky Newsmakers 6/22: Congressman Andy Barr WKYT12:56 23-Jun-25
Trump says he’ll primary Republican Thomas Massie in extended rant The Independent12:08 23-Jun-25
Dozens gather in the Highlands to protest President Trump’s decision to attack Iranian nuclear sites WAVE 3, Kentucky10:35 23-Jun-25
Trump vows to oust Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary The Washington Times03:37 23-Jun-25
'Whatever it takes': Trump advisers launch 'Kentucky Maga' to defeat Thomas Massie; Congressman … The Times of India02:14 23-Jun-25
Trump blasts Thomas Massie on Truth Social, threatens to primary Nky congressman WXIX Fox 19, Ohio00:32 23-Jun-25
Trump goes after Thomas Massie for criticizing Iran attack, says Maga should drop him The Times of India22:09 22-Jun-25
Trump slams Republican Massie as 'not Maga' following congressman's criticism of Iran strikes Fox News21:25 22-Jun-25
Trump launches PAC to oust sitting Republican congressman after strike criticism The Raw Story20:56 22-Jun-25
Transcript: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation" CBS News17:28 22-Jun-25
Trump Administration seeks to rescind $500 million for Eastern Kentucky prison Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky01:48 21-Jun-25
Kentucky wanted this fight: Former AG backs illegal immigrant tuition lawsuit as voter-approved Fox News21:57 20-Jun-25
Trump Taps Atty Dropped By Biden For Eastern Ky. Fed. Court Law36020:56 20-Jun-25
Top Kentucky Republican sounds off on DOJ suit over discount tuition for illegal immigrants Fox News20:42 20-Jun-25
KY attorney general says he supports Trump's efforts to deport gang LEX1816:49 20-Jun-25
Justice Department challenges Kentucky rule allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students Boston Globe14:05 20-Jun-25
Bondi Sues Beshear for Giving In-State Tuition to Illegal Immigrants in Kentucky NewsMax11:51 20-Jun-25
Trump nominates past candidate for judge Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette09:29 20-Jun-25

      
            
      
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Kentucky is considered a red state. In the federal government, Kentucky is represented by two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell are Republican. Of the six Representatives, five are Republican and one is a Democrat. Kentucky has a Democrat governor, Andy Beshear, who was reelected in 2023. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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