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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After Trump Opposition

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was defeated in the Republican primary, failing to advance to a runoff. His loss came after former President Donald Trump actively campaigned against him.

17 May, 02:53 — 17 May, 03:17
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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year.

By Tim Balk

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FTVery High1h ago

Trump-backed challenger defeats two-term Republican senator in primary

President had branded Bill Cassidy of Louisiana ‘disloyal’ for voting to impeach him

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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

Bill Cassidy and America’s increasingly broken primary system

The country's democracy suffers as both parties close off elections.

By Editorial Board

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Republican senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary on Saturday, as voters in Louisiana opted instead to advance two challengers to a runoff election after an extraordinary intervention by Donald Trump to oust the incumbent. Cassidy’s bid to win the Republican party’s nomination for a third term in the deep-red state was imperiled by his decision to vote in favor of Trump’s ...

By Chris Stein

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NPRHigh1h ago

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.

By Sam Gringlas

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship hit wall with Iran

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- During his first year back in office, US President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict. But with Iran that same brand of coercive diplomacy, marked by public threats, insults and ultimatums, seems to have hit a wall and may be undermining his own efforts to end a war that has shaken the global economy. With the two sides deadlocked, Trump has ‌signaled growing frustration over the 11

By The Korea Herald

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Trump's "Calm Before Storm" Warning Amid Reports Of US Action Against Iran

The image was shared by Trump at a time the fragile April 8 ceasefire remains in place in the Middle East, but tensions over critical marine chokepoint Strait of Hormuz show no signs of abatement.

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual1h ago

Taiwan says it is an ‘independent’ nation, after Trump’s warning

Taiwan said Saturday it is an “independent” nation, hours after US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence. Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing on Friday where Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support Taiwan, which China claims is part of its territory. Taiwan depends heavily […]

By AFP

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