Will Kentucky’s MAGA Oust Massie?; Judge Limits Mangione Evidence for Prosecutors - May 18

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The Republican primary in Kentucky is shaping up to be one of the most consequential races this election season, as President Donald Trump seeks to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie over his opposition to the Iran war and vote against the “big, beautiful bill.” NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains why Massie is one of the biggest targets on Trump’s revenge tour against his political rivals and why MAGA voters might be split over his handpicked candidate. Then, a major ruling in the state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk explains how the judge’s decision on admissible evidence could affect Mangione’s trial when it kicks off this fall. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the stories shaping our world. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC #Podcast #Kentucky #Trump