Trump's Primary Push: Endorsements, Attacks, and Power Plays

0:00It's April 29th. This is U.S. News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across the U.S. President Donald Trump is going after Republican lawmakers who don't tow his line, endorsing primary challenges left and right. He's zeroed in on Kentucky representative Thomas Massey, who's classed with him over foreign wars and spending. Trump's pushing his full agenda on borders, voting rules, and redistricting, and he's making it clear to centers face the heat. He's also skipping Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict him in that impeachment trial five years back, and backing representative. Julia Letlow for the seat instead. Meanwhile, in Texas, Trump's staying neutral in the Senate primary runoff between John Kornin and Ken Paxton, letting voters sort it out. GOP insiders say the pressure's real, with one Trump adviser noting that crossing him means primary trouble. In Kentucky, Trump's endorsed former Navy SEAL-Ed Gaurine against Massey, and launched

1:00a super PAC called MAGAKY. That group's dropped over three million dollars on attack ads, making Massey more vulnerable than ever according to local strategists. Over in Indiana, Trump's backing challengers to seven out of eight state senators who blocked his redistricting plans, with Republicans holding slim edges, a 53 to 47 Senate majority, and 217 to 212 in the House. These. Fights could shake things up big time. All eyes stay on these primaries as they heat up, testing loyalties, and setting the stage for November's power plays.