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The Daily Brief — May 20, 2026

Trump critic loses primary, Minnesota bans prediction markets, US indicts former Cuban president, and more

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May 20, 2026
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Trump Critic Massie Loses House Primary

Rep. Thomas Massie, one of President Trump’s most outspoken Republican critics in Congress, lost his Kentucky GOP primary yesterday to Trump-endorsed retired Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein.

Rep. Thomas Massie, left, and Ed …

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