Hegseth Backs Trump Loyalist In Kentucky House Race
May 18, 2026·2 days ago·via The New York Times

Pete Hegseth is campaigning for a Trump-backed candidate in Kentucky's 4th District, a rare move for a sitting defense secretary. The stop underscores how much this race is being treated as a loyalty test inside the GOP. For conservatives, it is a reminder that party unity still matters when the left is organized and the stakes are control of Congress. Democrats will call it unusual; voters will call it political reality. Read more about this...