Kentucky has sued prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they operate illegal sports betting operations. The platforms contend their contracts fall under CFTC oversight, a stance previously supported by the Trump administration. This escalating state-federal legal battle is expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 84, was hospitalized Sunday. His condition is unknown, but he has experienced regular health challenges, including a 2023 freeze-up and a fall resulting in a concussion.
A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto.com, and Polymarket has filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky's new 14.25% excise tax on prediction market operators' transaction fees, arguing it's discriminatory, unconstitutional, and preempted by federal law. The coalition claims the tax is higher than on other industries and pushes users toward illegal platforms.
Texas philanthropist Susan Naylor is suing Gatton Park in Kentucky for breach of contract, demanding $800,000 back after alleging the park failed to honor naming rights for a water feature donated in memory of her son.
Rep. Lauren Boebert stated she is not intimidated by Donald Trump's threats of a primary challenge, as Colorado's filing deadline has passed. Trump attacked Boebert after she supported Rep. Thomas Massie, who defeated Trump's preferred candidate Ed Gallrein.
Rep. Lauren Boebert stated she is not intimidated by Donald Trump's threats to endorse a primary challenger as the filing deadline in Colorado has passed. Trump attacked Boebert after she supported Rep. Thomas Massie, who defeated Ed Gallrein in a primary, an election Boebert attributes to Trump's influence.
Rep. Thomas Massie, after losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, stated on Meet the Press that he is not ruling out a 2028 presidential run. He also warned of Republican vulnerability in upcoming elections due to loyalty to Trump.
Donald Trump's "revenge tour" targets Republican dissenters, exemplified by Thomas Massie's primary defeat. Critics warn this purge of critics, while consolidating Trump's power, could alienate moderate voters and jeopardize the GOP's fragile majority and legislative agenda.
Meta, TikTok, Snap und YouTube haben sich in einem Musterverfahren mit einem Schulbezirk in Kentucky auf eine Entschädigung für psychische Schäden bei Kindern durch Social-Media-Sucht geeinigt. Die finanziellen Details sind nicht bekannt.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district alleging its social media platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children. This follows similar settlements by TikTok, Snap, and YouTube, with thousands more lawsuits pending.
Crypto industry-aligned PACs win big in US state primaries, spending $20 million to support pro-crypto candidates.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump and pro-Israel donors, defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th congressional district primary with 54.9% of the vote, amid record spending and controversy over Israel lobby influence.
Rep. Thomas Massie loses Republican House primary, Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein wins, and other top stories from the US primaries
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the GOP is now Donald Trump's party, a sentiment reinforced by election night results. Trump maintains strong control over his base, with his communications director warning against challenging him.
Donald Trump's retribution tour continues as Trump-backed candidates defeat Republican incumbents, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Bill Cassidy. This demonstrates Trump's firm control over the Republican party, even as it raises concerns about the electability of these candidates in the general election.
Donald Trump's "retribution tour" continues as he backs candidates against Republican incumbents. Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy lost primaries to Trump-backed rivals, demonstrating Trump's strong influence over the party, even as some question the electoral strategy.
Rep. Thomas Massie conceded his primary election loss to MAGA challenger Ed Gallrein, vowing to remain principled. Massie criticized Trump's influence and media allies, while supporters chanted "2028!"
Donald Trump feiert einen Sieg über seinen parteiinternen Kritiker Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Massie verlor die Vorwahl gegen Ed Gallrein, der von Trump unterstützt wurde. Dies ist Teil von Trumps Strategie, Loyalität in der Partei zu sichern.
Der republikanische Abgeordnete Thomas Massie verlor die Vorwahlen in Kentucky gegen einen von Trump unterstützten Kandidaten. Massie galt als Trumps prominentester Widersacher im Parlament und stimmte wiederholt gegen die Parteilinie.
Der republikanische Abgeordnete Thomas Massie verlor die Vorwahlen in Kentucky gegen einen von Trump unterstützten Kandidaten. Massie galt als Trumps prominentester Widersacher im Parlament und stimmte wiederholt gegen die Parteilinie.
Donald Trump demonstriert seine Macht in der Republikanischen Partei durch Siege über innerparteiliche Gegner in den Midterm-Vorwahlen. Kandidaten, die sich gegen seine Linie stellten, verloren, während Trumps Favoriten gewannen. Dies könnte die Motivation von Wählern im November beeinflussen.
Donald Trump hat seine Macht in der Republikanischen Partei erneut unter Beweis gestellt, indem er seinen Kandidaten Ed Gallrein zum Sieg in einer Vorwahl in Kentucky verhalf. Der unterlegene Amtsinhaber Thomas Massie kritisierte Trumps Einfluss und die Finanzierung des Wahlkampfs.
Donald Trump asserted dominance over the Republican party as his chosen candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated incumbent congressman Thomas Massie in a Kentucky primary. The race, framed as a test of loyalty, saw significant spending and highlighted Trump's influence.
