Trump, Letlow and GOP

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Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins Louisiana GOP Senate runoff, completing president’s revenge plot against Bill Cassidy
US Rep. Julia Letlow will win the Republican nomination for Senate in Louisiana, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff in which she made her endorsement from President Donald Trump a centerpiece of her pitch.

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Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary runoff
Letlow wins runoff to succeed GOP senator who lost his primary after crossing Trump
Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins Louisiana GOP Senate runoff, CNN projects, completing president’s revenge plot against Cassidy
US Rep. Julia Letlow will win the Republican nomination for Senate in Louisiana, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff in which she made her endorsement from...

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U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow Wins The Louisiana Republican Primary For Senate
US Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana
Letlow rides Trump endorsement to US Senate GOP ticket win; Davis cinches Democratic bid
An endorsement from President Donald Trump in January propelled Letlow to the pole position for the GOP bid before she even announced her candidacy for the race.

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Louisiana is a red state, but Democrats technically outnumbered Republicans. Not anymore.
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Saturday is election day in Louisiana. Here’s what to know about the Senate race, other votes.

Trump, Iran and ceasefire

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire. The threat came after US forces said they struck “multiple” Iranian targets Saturday in another tit-for-tat response to attacks on shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
Trump accuses Tehran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire
U.S. strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship
WASHINGTON — The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. strikes Iran after attack on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
U.S. military launches strikes in response to Iranian attack on ships
"The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carr...

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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
US strikes Iran to respond to drone attack on ship that Trump said violated ceasefire, US military says

The Trump administration fought to change a national park slavery exhibit. Here’s why Philadelphia vows to keep fighting back

Just days away from America’s 250th birthday — and steps away from where the country itself was born — visitors to the City of Brotherly Love are met with an unusual sight: an incomplete national park.

Highlights from day 19 of Donald Trump’s hush money trial: Prosecution rests

Donald Trump’s hush money trial is heading into the final stretch, with prosecutors resting their case after their final witness, Michael Cohen, testified for hours.

Trump’s Tacky ‘State Fair’ Makes Bizarre Tribute to Melania

First Lady Melania Trump has found herself at the center of an unlikely attraction at President Donald Trump’s patriotic state fair extravaganza. A cow named “Melania” was paraded about at the Great American State Fair,

With time running out, Trump digs in on changing midterm election rules

Fearing a Democratic takeover of Congress, the president has spent months trying to alter how the midterms will be conducted, but obstacles keep cropping up.

Trump's Post Comparing Youthful Self And Obama Backfires: 'Obama Derangement Syndrome'

"Curious what the messaging goal is here," said a former Obama aide.

Trump’s State Fair Faces Fresh Embarrassment

Amid the sparse attendance, empty spaces, and just two rides at President Donald Trump’s long-promised “Great American State Fair,” some attendees managed to make an interesting discovery. But it likely won’t please the president.
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Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

As he rallied Maryland Democrats at a state party fundraiser Saturday night, former President Joe Biden decried the actions of the man who succeeded him in the White House, painting him as vain and corrupt.