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In the last 2 hours

No Trump, no FEMA? Tornado-ravaged city’s mayor pleads for help The Raw Story21:38

Earlier today

Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. And, Kentucky residents react to deadly storm NPR11:49

Yesterday

Journalism wins the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes CBS News00:18 18-May-25

In the last 7 days

Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing Political Wire16:02 17-May-25

Destructive storms, tornadoes across Midwest kill at least 21 CBS News15:14 17-May-25

Multiple dead after possible tornado in London, Mayor says WKYT07:12 17-May-25

Kentucky Newsmakers 5/18: US Senate candidate Daniel Cameron; Ky. Chamber of Commerce President Ashli Watts WKYT19:32 16-May-25

Trump cuts to National Weather Service leave Kentucky offices understaffed Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:49 16-May-25

Senate candidate in hotly contested race slapped with ethics investigation Fox News11:59 16-May-25

Mayor Greenberg urges families to register children for Louisville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps WAVE 3, Kentucky21:14 15-May-25

Kentucky bill to give more support to kinship caregivers in limbo. Who’s to blame? Louisville Public Media16:01 15-May-25

Ethics complaint resurfaces as Ky. Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat WKMS15:53 15-May-25

Trump Administration approves Individual Assistance for more Kentucky counties WBKO02:04 15-May-25

Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat MailOnline00:11 15-May-25

Kentucky would lose millions for housing grants under proposed White House budget Louisville Public Media17:07 14-May-25

Medicaid cuts will hurt families and cost GOP politically, says Kentucky governor NPR16:44 14-May-25

Covington mayor announces housing development task force WXIX Fox 19, Ohio10:38 14-May-25

A pregnant Cuban emigre worries about her baby's citizenship as Supreme Court weighs a Trump… The Times of India05:24 14-May-25

Kentucky mayor discusses recent resignations in city’s fire department WKYT23:47 13-May-25

Kentucky students spar with state over ability to sue for an adequate education Louisville Public Media20:46 13-May-25

Louisville mayor asks Metro Council for investment in public safety WAVE 3, Kentucky20:26 13-May-25

Rand Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in Kentucky WCPO TV, Ohio04:32 13-May-25

Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky Yahoo! US21:09 12-May-25

Mayor Greenberg Invites Public To Shape The Future Of Downtown Louisville Streets LEO Weekly19:50 12-May-25

Ky.’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs WKMS19:31 12-May-25

Kentucky’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs Louisville Public Media18:08 12-May-25

Hard choices face Kentucky Republican tasked with recommending Medicaid cuts WKMS15:37 12-May-25

Sen. Cory Booker, filibuster record holder, to co-headline Florida Democrats' summer event Orlando Weekly14:52 12-May-25

In the last month

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey suspended for excessive riding crop use during race CBS News22:38 10-May-25

Opinion – Jacob Ogan: Trump’s Executive Orders, House Bill 4 force shift in Kentucky’s DEI landscape Northern Kentucky Tribune05:39 10-May-25

Trump Administration proposes cuts to trio Program WKYT03:21 10-May-25

‘It is clear that our community has serious objections’: Proposal to build multi-million dollar tennis and pickleball… WAVE 3, Kentucky00:11 10-May-25

Ky. mayor, former fire chief address firefighter resignations WKYT22:16 9-May-25

Kentucky’s congressional delegation joins Beshear to call for more disaster assistance Louisville Public Media16:42 9-May-25

Louisville mayor improperly impedes access to emails about Joe Creason Park tennis complex, experts say Louisville Public Media15:21 9-May-25

Filibuster record holder, Sen. Cory Booker, co-headlines Florida Democrats' summer gathering Creative Loafing Tampa Bay12:47 9-May-25

Kentucky groups push solutions to make more child care accessible Louisville Public Media22:03 8-May-25

As Louisville mayor eyes new spending, city workers could face layoffs Louisville Public Media21:42 8-May-25

Democrats vote to reject Senate crypto bill Politico19:38 8-May-25

Trump's anti-Dei push doesn't stop Black Kentucky grads from holding an off-campus celebration MailOnline17:03 8-May-25

Narcan has decreased KY overdoses. Naturally, it’s on Donald Trump’s cutting block | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:39 8-May-25

Narcan has decreased KY overdose deaths. Donald Trump wants to cut access | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky09:21 8-May-25

Ky. Gov. Beshear Lays Groundwork for 2028 Presidential Run NewsMax18:48 7-May-25

'Problematic': Red state lawmaker says Trump will cost his district 'tens of millions' The Raw Story03:11 7-May-25

Kentucky bourbon exports at risk as Trump-Canada trade tensions escalate ABC News22:00 6-May-25

Louisville mayor responds to LMPD sexual harassment issues, consent decree uncertainty Louisville Public Media18:59 6-May-25

Trump cuts to public media could be ‘devastating’ for Ky public radio, Ket Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:05 6-May-25

Trump posts A.I. image of himself as Pope, Trump shares first-look at budget, Kentucky Derby preview FOX 2 Detroit21:39 4-May-25

Louisville Meets Trump’s Deportation Threats With Solidarity Jacobin17:25 4-May-25

White House officials celebrate 'omen' of Kentucky Derby victor: 'Sovereignty will always win' Fox News16:38 4-May-25

Sovereignty beats out favorite Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby KJZZ06:10 4-May-25

‘Sovereignty beat Journalism’: Trump allies call Kentucky Derby a metaphor Hindustan Times02:16 4-May-25

America's oldest-running distillery reopens after historic floods CBS News00:59 4-May-25

Sovereignty wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby CBS News00:14 4-May-25

Horse sense: Donald Trump talks Kentucky Derby and the ‘Golden Age’ Florida Politics18:06 3-May-25

Students feel unsupported after universities cancel some graduation ceremonies over Dei KJZZ15:27 3-May-25

The most exciting two minutes in sports is a show of 'Latino excellence' NPR11:04 3-May-25

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Open to 2028 White House Bid NewsMax22:11 2-May-25

Ky. Congressman Andy Barr reintroduces bill to modernize horse ownership WKYT21:12 2-May-25

When and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live tomorrow night CBS News13:03 2-May-25

Inside the glitz and glamor of the Kentucky Derby KJZZ10:33 2-May-25

Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby CBS News10:07 2-May-25

Kentucky officials criticize Trump's tariffs as Derby showcases state businesses LEX1823:36 1-May-25

Trump’s executive order to end consent decrees: Where does that leave Louisville? Louisville Public Media22:30 1-May-25

Did Louisville mayor break rules choosing hotel for Derby guests? Louisville Public Media22:00 1-May-25

Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court Advocate.com17:14 1-May-25

Konstantopoulos announces run for Kentucky House of Representatives The Winchester Sun, Kentucky16:39 1-May-25

Trump just makes up tariff policy as he goes along, and it hurts Kentucky | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:06 1-May-25

All but two Ky school districts sign Trump administration’s pledge against ‘illegal’ DEI Louisville Public Media11:06 1-May-25

A crackdown on diversity programs is reshaping college graduation ceremonies Boston Globe05:31 1-May-25

Rep. Fine Slams Sen. Paul's Stance on Trump Tariff Power NewsMax23:42 30-Apr-25

Black Hawk County Republicans to hold Kentucky Derby watch party Saturday Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa20:42 30-Apr-25

Ex-McConnell advisor-turned-Maga star doesn’t rule out potential Senate bid as rumors swirl Fox News17:45 30-Apr-25

Daniel Cameron to Newsmax: Kentucky Will Support Trump's 'America First' Agenda If I'm Elected NewsMax17:43 30-Apr-25

Scott Jennings Considering Senate Bid in Kentucky Political Wire12:58 30-Apr-25

How a top marijuana company landed Kentucky’s most-coveted medical cannabis license Louisville Public Media11:11 30-Apr-25

Ky. Governor, congressman on Trump’s first 100 days in office WKYT22:39 29-Apr-25

Sen. Paul to Newsmax: Not Alone in Doubts About Tariffs NewsMax22:33 29-Apr-25

100 turbulent days of the Trump presidency in Kentucky Louisville Public Media21:15 29-Apr-25

Washington State Challenges Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)18:31 29-Apr-25

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Latest politics news in Kentucky including updates on local, state and federal legislature, economic policy, jobs, civil rights, abortion law, and more.

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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