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Last update: 8 hours agoLouisiana Senate Showdown: President Trump’s revenge politics hit peak volume as he blasted Sen. Bill Cassidy as a “disloyal disaster” and “sleazebag,” backing Rep. Julia Letlow in Saturday’s GOP primary that could send Cassidy into a June 27 runoff. The race is still being shaped by Cassidy’s 2021 impeachment vote and his clashes with Trump allies, while Cassidy insists the only endorsement that matters is voters. Election Rules & Ballots: Louisiana is running closed primaries for key statewide races, with U.S. House contests delayed after redistricting fallout. Voting Rights Backlash: The national fight over Black representation keeps escalating after the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act setback, with activists rallying in Montgomery to push back. Redistricting Ripple Effects: The Supreme Court also rejected Virginia Democrats’ bid to restore a voter-approved map, underscoring how map fights are reshaping House power. Other Notables: In Baton Rouge, Amazon MGM’s thriller “Ally Clark” is filming with Viola Davis, and a federal turtle-trafficking case targets a man accused of exporting poached turtles to Asia.
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