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Fox News • May 16, 2026 09:00

After Indiana purge, Trump sets sights on Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy

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Sen. Bill Cassidy fights for political survival in Louisiana's GOP primary as Trump and allies back Rep. Julia Letlow to unseat the incumbent.

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Trump pick Julia Letlow fires back at Cassidy by claiming her past DEI work was hijacked by left

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After Indiana purge, Trump sets sights on Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy

Sat 10:00 - Washington Examiner

Bill Cassidy’s political future hangs in the balance

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03:54

‘It’s a failed nation’: Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens

US President Donald Trump has called Cuba ‘a failed nation’, as his administration expands its pressure campaign.

Fox News

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Trump pick Julia Letlow fires back at Cassidy by claiming her past DEI work was hijacked by left

Rep. Julia Letlow says DEI was hijacked by the left as she battles Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Louisiana GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement.

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Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.

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Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

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Cassidy faces Republican primary loss in Louisiana

Presented by Lilly {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Cassidy faces Republican primary loss in Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Committee on …

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Shelley Moore Capito easily wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was projected to win the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ, setting the stage for her reelection this …

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Cassidy faces tough Senate primary challenge in Louisiana

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), long targeted by President Trump, is in the fight of his political life. Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming (R) have their …

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Senate Republicans warn Trump against Cuba military attack

Senate Republicans are cautioning President Trump against ordering military strikes against the socialist regime in Cuba, arguing the U.S. military already has its hands full with Iran. The Trump administration, …

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Trump on endorsing Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate runoff: 'I'll make a decision'

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Bill Cassidy’s political future hangs in the balance

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Trump-backed Senate hopeful Julia Letlow skips House votes as Louisiana primary nears

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), whom President Donald Trump endorsed in Louisiana’s Senate race, has missed every vote in the House this week. Letlow has missed 12 roll call votes since …

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Obama stumps for Texas Senate nominee James Talarico at Austin restaurant

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