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Ejected GOP senator teases ‘suspense’ as Trump nominee’s fate hangs in the balance
Donald Trump’s pick to replace Dr. Marty Makary as head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could end up a casualty of Republican anger over Trump’s role in the GOP’s midterm massacre.Heidi Overton’s path to confirmation was already narrow, and the Washington Sun reported it’s getting narrower Read More
Melania Trump booed so loudly in red state that stadium cranks music to bury it: report
Melania Trump walked into what should have been friendly territory, only to get a reception organizers apparently wanted nobody to hear.The first lady was loudly booed Saturday at Louisiana State University's football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, according to The Daily Beast, and organizers Read More
MAGA heirs gang up on Trump's war as Schumer threatens admin with 'power of the purse'
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday indicated that his party will defund President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran when it takes over as the majority next year.While speaking with reporters, Schumer (D-NY) was asked how Democrats planned to end the war, which Trump launched with Read More
Letlow narrowly wins Senate seat in Louisiana
GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is projected to narrowly win her Louisiana Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). She will be the first Republican woman to represent the Pelican State after she defeated Democratic nominee Jamie Davis in the contest to replace outgoing Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). Sh Read More
Louisiana live results: 2026 Senate election
Voting concludes Tuesday to select Louisiana’s next U.S. Senator, after two-term incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to secure renomination in May. Cassidy, who has criticized President Trump and not always voted in lockstep with the president’s agenda, came in third in the first round of the GOP pri Read More
Polls for midterm elections now open.; see what's on the ballot when you head into the voting booth
BATON ROUGE - Polls for the midterm elections open at 6 a.m. Across the country, voters will decide who will serve their communities in the House and the Senate. There are also several local elections happening across the state. The U.S. Senate race to succeed Sen. Bill Cassidy is between Republican Read More
Trump faces GOP revolt over 'foolhardy' partnership with Putin: report
President Donald Trump is facing the very real possibility that members of his own party may try to throw up roadblocks to his growing alliance with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, The Hill reported.Trump signed an executive order late Friday waiving sanctions on Russia that Congress passed last m Read More
$5.81 million allocated to improve railroad bridges between Baton Rouge and New Orleans
WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program will provide Louisiana $5.81 million to improve railroad services between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Tuesday. The Louisiana Department of Transportation w Read More
$5.81 million in funding allocated to improve rail services between Baton Rouge and New Orleans
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration will provide $5.81 million to improve railroad services between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Tuesday. The funding will be used to replace five aging railroad bridges between Baton R Read More
GOP senator: Reagan, Graham would be ‘ashamed’ of Trump waiving Russia sanctions
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says President Ronald Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) would be “ashamed” of President Trump’s action on Friday to waive sanctions against Russia, less than a month after Trump signed a tough Russia sanctions package into law. Cassidy vented his disappointme Read More
Senate Republican knocks Trump administration on measles surge: ‘Get vaccinated, you don’t die’
The chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), argued the Trump administration is not promoting vaccinations vigorously enough amid a massive measles outbreak that has claimed multiple lives in 2026. “My concern as a physician is that everyone sho Read More
‘It’s almost personal’: GOP senator delivers stark warning in apparent swipe at RFK Jr.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) delivered an emotional warning about the dangers of measles Tuesday while appearing to take aim at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not doing enough to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. Speaking with CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead,” Cassidy, Read More
Stephanie Grace: Flaws and all, we’ll miss Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy lost the Republican primary but the senator is still trying to remind the Louisiana voters who ditched him of what he delivered. Columnist Stephanie Grace thinks that’s fair, and predicts the state will miss his bipartisan advocacy when he’s gone. Read More
Bill Cassidy files bill to require open party primaries
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has filed a bill to require open party primaries. Read More
Sen. Bill Cassidy can enhance his legacy with dental bill
Guest Column: Sen. Bill Cassidy can enhance his legacy with dental bill Read More
Senate approves Protect College Sports Act
The Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act. See how Louisiana senators Bill Cassidy, John Kennedy voted. Read More
Bill Cassidy gets vaccine assurances from FDA nominee
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy pressed Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA, about the MMR vaccine. Read More
Fireworks expected at hearing as GOP senator pushes Trump pick to disavow 'absurd' claim
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration faces a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, and a key Republican has made clear she'll need to break with the president on a key issue to win his support.Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a physician and chair of the Senate Health, Edu... Read More
Bill Cassidy: Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Gift From Russian Oligarch ‘Wrong’
Sen. Bill Cassidy shamed the president’s son following reports that a Putin ally shelled out $250,000 for his wedding celebrations in May. Read More
Sen. Bill Cassidy wants proof Trump Jr. paid Russian oligarch back for wedding
"Anytime someone gives a $250,000 gift and they have strong ties to the Kremlin, that's wrong," the Louisana Republican said. Read More