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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
Cassidy says Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades. Read More
Bill Cassidy urges FDA nominee to reject Trump’s vaccine claim
The senator and physician said Heidi Overton must acknowledge during her confirmation hearing that Trump’s claim that the measles vaccine is lethal is “absurd.” Read More
'Really bad!': Republican outrage mounts over Don Jr.'s billionaire-funded Bahamas blowout
Yet another Republican lawmaker has condemned President Donald Trump's son for allowing a Russian oligarch to contribute a quarter of a million dollars to his Bahamas wedding blowout.Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) spoke out against Don Trump Jr. during an interview on "Face the Nation" Sunday morning."Any... Read More
Bill Cassidy lets loose over RFK Jr. confirmation vote
Cassidy bashed Kennedy's MAHA movement and its stance on vaccines in the interview as he prepares to leave the Senate this year. Read More
GOP senator forgives himself as he admits Americans are dying: 'You can't wallow'
Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R-LA) has forgiven himself for confirming the nomination of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — even as admits Americans are dying from preventable diseases, according to a new report. Cassidy, a physician whose reelection bid was savaged this year by Pre... Read More
Bill Cassidy slams RFK Jr. over measles outbreaks but demurs on confirmation vote
The Louisiana Republican said vaccine skepticism that Kennedy and his MAHA backers promoted led to the recent measles deaths. Read More
Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be administration’s ‘terrible legacy’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday said the nation’s worst measles outbreak in the United States in 35 years is “going to be a terrible legacy for this administration,” citing recent deaths in Pennsylvania. Read More
Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths
US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump’s pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health. Read More
Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in Pennsylvania
Health committee chair Bill Cassidy said fatal outbreak of disease is a ‘terrible legacy’ for Trump administration Read More
Senate Health Committee Confronts Vaccine-Autism Myths Amid Measles Crisis
The U.S. Senate health committee discussed the consequences of misinformation regarding vaccines, which has contributed to recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania. Senator Bill Cassidy criticized Trump's administration for spreading unscientific claims, urging nominees to prioritize science over politics. The hearing covered the ongoing leadership gaps within health agencies. Read More
Senate Health Committee Challenges Vaccine Policy Amid Measles Outbreak
Senator Bill Cassidy criticized the Trump administration's vaccine approach, blaming it for recent Pennsylvania measles deaths. He emphasized science-based decisions over political ideologies. The committee scrutinized Dr. Nicole Saphier on the vaccine-autism link, pressing for a clear stance. Cassidy called vaccines safe and opposed disruptive policy changes. Read More
Senate Health Committee Clashes Over Vaccine Policies Amid Rising Measles Deaths
The Senate health committee, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, criticized the Trump administration's vaccine approach after measles deaths in Pennsylvania. He stressed the importance of science-driven health leadership as the committee considered nominations for key health positions, challenging Trump’s nominee, Dr. Nicole Saphier, to restore public confidence in health policies. Read More
WATCH: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general
At the start of the Senate health committee hearing, chair Sen. Bill Cassidy noted the "serious health issues" facing the country, highlighting the measles Read More
Senate race between Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis to heat up
Louisiana U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and farmer Jamie Davis are running in the Senate campaign to replace U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy. Read More
Revoking NEA's charter is a good step toward holding teachers unions accountable for failing kids
Sen. Bill Cassidy is urging Congress to revoke the National Education Association's charter over its promotion of far-left political agendas. Read More
Bill Cassidy puts hold on Trump nominees amid Lori Chavez
Sen. Bill Cassidy placed a hold on four of President Trump's nominees to federal labor-related positions amid the report on Lori Chavez-DeRemer's shocking behavior. Read More
'Unclear' Why Military Leaders Fired, Need 'Thorough Review' of Hegseth's Leadership
On Thursday's broadcast of "NewsNation Live," Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) stated that there needs to be a "thorough review" of Secretary of War Pete | Clips Read More
'Appears It Was a Mistake to Go to War' in Iran
On Thursday's broadcast of "NewsNation Live," Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said that "It appears it was a mistake to go to war" in Iran to begin with and we | Clips Read More