Sen Bill Cassidy stood against Trump, so Trump made sure he lost the primary, but Cassidy refuses to fade quietly into the night “Our country is not about one individual.” We Got This Covered · May 18
Massie Taunts Trump 'Losing Sleep' and AIPAC Over Emergency $3M Cash Injection to Save Failing Kentucky Campaign Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie faces intense attacks from Donald Trump and significant financial opposition in a record-breaking primary, using the attention to bolster his fundraising efforts. International Business Times UK · May 18
Thomas Massie's Moment Has Come Plus: Ed Gallrein won't talk about his background, and Sen. Bill Cassidy bites the dust. Reason · May 18
Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules. Key US politics stories from Sunday 17 May 2026 at a glance The Guardian - US · May 18
Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him in primary US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican The Guardian - US · May 17
Trump tells voters to ouster ‘bum’ Thomas Massie after Bill Cassidy’s defeat: ‘Worst Republican Congressman in history!’ Trump used the defeat of Sen. Bill Cassidy to urge voters to turn their backs on another one of his enemies, Rep. Thomas Massie The Independent UK · May 17
Trump Declares Sacked Senator's Career 'OVER!' — But Defiant Bill Cassidy Fires Back, Calling Him 'Not Qualified' Senator Bill Cassidy's primary defeat in Louisiana highlights Donald Trump's continued sway over the Republican Party as candidates loyal to him advance, marking the end of Cassidy's political career. International Business Times UK · May 17
Trump Critic Senator Cassidy Defeated In Republican Louisiana Primary Cassidy had voted to convict the US President Donald Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year. International Business Times · May 17
Louisiana primary election results: Republican Bill Cassidy becomes first elected U.S senator to lose re-nomination since 2012. What does this mean for Donald Trump's midterm polls? Bill Cassidy is the first elected U.S. senator to lose re-nomination since 2012. Former Republican Senator Richard Lugar was the last elected incumbent to lose his bid for re-nomination in 2012. The Economic Times · May 17
Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him Cassidy’s bid for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Guardian - US · May 17
Louisiana primary election results, winners: Can sitting Republican Senator Bill Cassidy win against Donald Trump-backed candidate Julia Letlow? Bill Cassidy Louisiana primary election results: Republican Senator's vote in favor of convicting Donald Trump after his 2021 impeachment over the January 6 Capitol siege has shadowed Cassidy throughout his second Senate term. The Economic Times · May 17
Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Donald Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial, lost his bid for reelection Saturday after failing to make a primary runoff in Louisiana. Cassidy, a physician turned politician, was trailing in third place with about 25 percent of the vote when The Associated… Roll Call · May 16
‘Sleazebag, terrible guy’: Trump rants about Senator Bill Cassidy IN FULL The Independent UK · May 16
Trump rants about Republican enemy Bill Cassidy before Louisiana election loss: ‘Sleazebag, terrible guy, disloyal disaster’ Republican Senator Bill Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial The Independent UK · May 16
International Business Times · May 16 What's on the Louisiana May 16 Ballot: Five Constitutional Amendments Remain as U.S. House Primaries Are Suspended Louisiana voters will decide on five proposed constitutional amendments on May 16, 2026, while U.S. House primaries have been suspended and other races continue on the ballot.
The Guardian - US · May 16 Republican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponent Bill Cassidy raised ire of US president for voting to impeach after January 6 – so Trump is backing Julia Letlow
Roll Call · May 16 At the Races: Bayou State brawl Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire…
The Independent UK · May 15 What to expect in Louisiana’s primaries and how it’s set to test Trump’s power This election marks the latest instance of Trump seeking to exact retribution from perceived political adversaries
Roll Call · May 14 At the Races: Hitting the gas Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari As the Iran war continues to roil global oil markets, rising…
Roll Call · May 14 The most vulnerable senators of 2026, less than 6 months before Election Day Just six months ago, the prospect of winning the Senate majority seemed far outside of Democrats’ grasp. The party was coming off steep 2024 losses, and the path to netting the four seats needed to win control of the chamber wound through several deeply Republican states. But Democrats now say…
The Independent UK · May 6 Trump’s revenge tour is just beginning. Here’s who’s next on his list ANALYSIS: Trump just steamrolled Indiana Republicans who defied him, Eric Garcia writes, and the president is just getting started
Axios · May 6 RFK Jr. out for revenge against skeptical senator The health secretary has beef with the GOP senator facing a tough primary.
Roll Call · May 5 Cassidy calls for expedited abortion pill review as primary nears Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, at risk of further distancing himself from President Donald Trump as his primary election draws closer, says the administration isn’t doing enough to restrict access to abortion pills. Cassidy, one of the few remaining Republicans in Congress who voted to convict Trump at his impeachment trial…
Latin Times · May 5 Inside Trump's Big Political Test: 5 Primaries Will Show If The President Can Still Produce Wins President Donald Trump's power over Republican primaries is about to face one of its clearest tests of the 2026 cycle, with five contests in May set to show whether his endorsement can still punish enemies, lift allies, and settle crowded GOP fights.
Roll Call · Apr 30 Louisiana governor postpones House primaries after Supreme Court ruling Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday postponed his state’s May 16 primaries for the House, one day after the Supreme Court struck down the state’s congressional map as an “unconstitutional racial gerrymander.” “Allowing elections to proceed under an unconstitutional map would undermine the integrity of our system and violate the…