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Trump Halts New Plan to Strike Iran, Kentucky GOP Showdown Tests President’s Political Power
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- NY POSTcast
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- May 19, 2026
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- 868
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Summary
President Trump abruptly called off planned strikes on Iran after Gulf leaders urged more time for negotiations. Even with diplomacy still alive, the White House says military action remains on the table if talks collapse. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Kentucky’s high-stakes Republican primary, where Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallen is taking on MAGA rebel Thomas Massie in the most expensive House primary ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices