Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects

Washington — CBS News projects Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff in Saturday’s Senate Republican primary, knocking out incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy.  Cassidy, 68, was one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict President Trump in his impeachment trial after the Jan. 6 attack on the

Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary as Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow Advances to Runoff

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) speaks during an Election Day Party for her at MMR Headquarters in Baton Rouge, La., on May 16, 2026. Kathleen Flynn/Getty Images Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming ousted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the Republican primary election in Louisiana on Saturday. Letlow won more than

Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) speaks during an event in Washington on March 1, 2022. Samuel Corum/Getty Images Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming ousted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the Republican primary election in Louisiana on Saturday. Letlow won more than 45.2 percent of the vote, while Fleming received 28.3

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow advances to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary

Update: Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming will advance to the Louisana Republican primary for Senate, CBS News projects, meaning incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy has failed in his bid for a third term. Read the latest on the race here.  Washington — Rep. Julia Letlow, who was backed by President Trump in

Trump’s China Visit Triggered Massive Beijing Security Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd at the door of Air Force One upon his arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images During U.S. President Donald Trump’s two-day trip to China, Beijing enacted one of its most extensive security operations, closing roads, deploying thousands of police and SWAT officers,