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The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to embodying the whims of one man.

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Incumbent Bill Cassidy loses U.S Senate re-election in Louisiana as Republican primary heads to runoff

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 runoff in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

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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.”

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

The Guardian - US

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…

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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…

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RFK Jr. out for revenge against skeptical senator

The health secretary has beef with the GOP senator facing a tough primary.

Axios

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…

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More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress

ANALYSIS — At a time when most voters are skeptical of politicians, both parties are looking to doctors and nurses to secure control of Congress. With nearly two dozen doctors and nurses currently serving on Capitol Hill, it’s a pretty good strategy. Even if health care isn’t the top issue…

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Letlow’s MAHA backing complicates Cassidy’s Senate retention bid

The MAHA PAC is backing Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s opponent.

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These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s a look at the former members of Congress who have launched comeback bids in the 2026 midterm elections.

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4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call

Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.

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Cassidy, who defied Trump, aims to win with increasingly conservative base - Roll Call

Cassidy, who defied Trump, aims to win with increasingly conservative base - Congress Bill Cassidy's race for Senate is complicated by a checkered history with Trump.

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4 takeaways from second-quarter fundraising reports - Roll Call

The second quarter brought more big fundraising hauls for House Republicans and millions more for the most vulnerable Senate Democrat.

The Guardian - UK

Activist alerts ICC to spyware attack while sharing Libya torture victims’ details

David Yambio, founder of Refugees in Libya, urges international criminal court members to have phones checked

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Key GOP vote on RFK Jr. faces high-stakes primary - Roll Call

Cassidy, a physician, had expressed concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr's vaccine skepticism, but backed him for HHS secretary nonetheless.

TechRadar

Israeli spyware company confirms US government and friends are customers

Israeli spyware company Paragon says the US government is a customer, shortly after it was called out by WhatsApp for targeting journalists.

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Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call

Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.

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Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming To Challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming challenges Sen. Bill Cassidy in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, highlighting conservative principles and policy differences.

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