AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLouisiana Politics: Sen. Bill Cassidy’s political comeback ended Saturday—he lost the GOP Senate primary and won’t even reach a runoff. Trump’s Revenge Tour: Trump immediately framed it as payback for Cassidy’s 2021 vote to convict him, and now is pushing the same loyalty test on other Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie. Runoff Race: Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a June 27 runoff after Letlow led with about 44.8% and Fleming about 28.3%, leaving Cassidy around 24.7%. Local Life & Culture: Malco is back with $3 midweek movie tickets for animated classics, with proceeds benefiting children’s hospitals. Arts & Entertainment: New Orleans’ French Quarter businesses are rallying for “Defend Decatur” on May 24 as construction drags on. Sports: LSU’s 2026 home slate highlights big tests vs Clemson, Alabama, and Texas.
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