Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul criticizes President Donald Trump again — this time about Trump’s upcoming military parade courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Great moment for us who are both from the Chicago (suburbs) and are White Sox fans

Rep. Daniel Grossberg’s motion for a temporary injunction has been denied by Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate. The preliminary hearing with the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission is scheduled for tomorrow. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

ICYMI: Here’s what to know on the new laws taking effect in Kentucky at the end of the month courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Political analysts say Webb's decision to switch parties reflects the KDP’s struggle to connect with rural voters and the national party's increasingly progressive platform. Not all rural Democrats agree, arguing the party is more united than it seems. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Inbox 📩: Here is the list of people who have been invited to speak at this year’s Fancy Farm in August so far. This year’s political picnic also looks a bit different than in years past, as the committee is extending invitations to primary candidates too.

The field of candidates in the upcoming race to replace McConnell is growing. Nate Morris, CEO of a privately held conglomerate in Lexington, has announced his bid for the Senate seat. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Being a book nerd is getting all excited over purchasing a first edition of a book

Now that we’re almost halfway through 2025, I thought it would be a good time to update and unfortunately confess that my to-be-read pile is currently taller than my nightstand lamp…

Here in Shepherdsville this morning, where Nate Morris is kicking off his Senate campaign with Charlie Kirk. Looks like there’s over 1,000 people at the rally.

Here’s the story on today’s rally from Lucas Aulbach and me: Nate Morris rolls out campaign alongside Charlie Kirk, with harsh shots at outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

And another headline via Hannah Pinski: Morris said an invitation from the Kentucky GOP to speak at an upcoming party event came with a "preposterous" request to avoid criticizing McConnell courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

ICYMI: Kentucky’s new law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at colleges and universities went into effect earlier this week. Here’s how some higher education institutions have responded. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

The U.S. House gave its final passage on the reconciliation bill and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie was one of two “no” Republican votes. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Back in the Chicago suburbs for the holiday weekend, and you already know what that means. A obligatory Biscuit picture 🐾

SCOOP: Nate Morris’ campaign is already spending big bucks in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. They’re launching a seven-figure ad buy that will be statewide and in every market in Kentucky, including TV, digital, and direct mail advertising. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission found probable cause that Rep. Daniel Grossberg violated the ethics code on three different claims made during an almost year-long ethics investigation. It now moves forward with a public hearing. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Join Bill Bryant Bill Bryant for Comment on Kentucky as he review's the week's news with Jess Clark of KyCIR, Tessa Duvall 📰 of Lexington Herald-Leader and Hannah Pinski of Courier Journal. Tonight at 8 on KET.

Kentucky's 2026 primary election won't happen for almost a year, but Sen. Rand Paul already knows he's going to support Rep. Thomas Massie despite Massie’s ongoing feud with President Trump. “I've endorsed him,” Paul said. “We'll endorse him again." courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

Is Sen. Rand Paul eyeing another chance at the White House? He said “it's too early to tell" if he'll make a bid in the 2028 presidential election, but he didn't rule out a future run. courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…