Politics May 17 Despite retribution, Cassidy attempted to make amends with Trump after impeachment vote NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Charles Wandfluh voted in Louisiana's Republican primary over the weekend, he could only conjure the unflattering image of a panicked rodent when talking about Bill Cassidy's desperate attemp t to cling to his U.S. Senate…
Politics May 16 Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
Politics May 14 Louisiana senate passes new U.S. House map that would eliminate majority-Black district The new U.S. House districts, which still need House approval, would be used for primary elections poised to be postponed from Saturday until November. This as South Carolina's governor pushed for congressional redistricting and could call lawmakers into a special…
Politics May 12 Trump's redistricting push falters in South Carolina Senate but notches a win in Missouri's top court South Carolina senators defied his push Tuesday, while Missouri's top court upheld a new map backed by Trump that could benefit Republicans in the midterm elections.
Politics May 11 GOP rush to redraw U.S. House seats creates voter confusion, headaches for election officials Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials.
Politics May 08 Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts Demonstrators outside the Alabama Statehouse on Friday shouted “fight for democracy” and “down with white supremacy.”…
Nation May 07 Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids A dozen people were hurt at a trailer park in the small community of Bogue Chitto, in rural Lincoln County, said Scott Simmons, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Nation Apr 23 Authorities say they arrested a man planning a mass shooting at large New Orleans festival Authorities in several states did not name the event, but the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, commonly known as Jazz Fest, runs from Thursday through May 3. The gathering attracted about 460,000 people last year, organizers said.
Politics Apr 17 ICE acting director will resign at the end of May, DHS officials say Todd Lyons, who was named acting director in March 2025, led the agency at the center of President Donald Trump’s plans to reshape immigration to the U.S.
Nation Feb 27 These refugees were already admitted to the U.S. The Trump administration is detaining and questioning them anyway Overturning years of precedent, immigration authorities have arrested or questioned dozens of refugees in Minnesota, attorneys and advocates say, with more detentions likely to come nationwide.