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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

Rep. Julia Letlow, who had Trump’s endorsement, advanced to a primary runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming, NBC News projects.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., during a Senate hearing on Sept. 17, 2025.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., during a Senate hearing on Sept. 17, 2025.

Sen. Bill Cassidy spent 20 years in public office. One decision led to his demise.

The senator lost his primary five years after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Bill Cassidy.
Bill Cassidy.

Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a primary for the first time since his Trump impeachment vote

The Louisiana Republican is running for re-election against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
Rep. Julia Letlow, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming.
Rep. Julia Letlow, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming.
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Speaker Mike Johnson responds to domestic abuse allegations against a GOP congressman: ‘He’s got to work that out’

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, has vehemently denied the allegations of his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of a U.S. senator, and has sued her alleging defamation.
Max Miller standing with his hands in his pockets in a Capitol hallway.
Max Miller standing with his hands in his pockets in a Capitol hallway.

Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida

Opponents argue DeSantis’ House map violated the state constitution because it relied on political data. The case may be Democrats’ last chance this year to sway redistricting.
Oliver Larkin, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 23rd district, speaks during an emergency town hall that he held to address Florida Republicans’ newly approved congressional redistricting map (seen on wall).
Oliver Larkin, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 23rd district, speaks during an emergency town hall that he held to address Florida Republicans’ newly approved congressional redistricting map (seen on wall).

Georgia Senate race tests Gov. Brian Kemp’s sway in the Republican Party

Kemp decided not to run for Senate, instead backing former college football coach Derek Dooley in the GOP primary, which also features Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter.
State of the State Georgia
State of the State Georgia

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen to retire after Republican-led redistricting in Tennessee

The lawmaker’s Memphis-based district was split three ways in the new map.
Rep. Steve Cohen Holds News Conference On Punishment For Marijuana Offenses
Rep. Steve Cohen Holds News Conference On Punishment For Marijuana Offenses

Republicans grapple with how much to have Trump on the campaign trail for the midterms

The president’s approval rating is sinking amid high prices and war, but he’s still the best at turning out the base voters Republicans need.
President Trump Hosts Law Enforcement Leaders Dinner In The Rose Garden
President Trump Hosts Law Enforcement Leaders Dinner In The Rose Garden
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Rep. Max Miller files defamation suit against ex-wife in escalation of long-running divorce feud

The Ohio Republican alleges that his ex-wife, her attorney and the attorney’s law firm have engaged in a defamatory campaign against him by knowingly spreading false information.
Max Miller standing with his hands in his pockets in a Capitol hallway.
Max Miller standing with his hands in his pockets in a Capitol hallway.
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House Ethics panel probes sexual harassment allegations against Chuck Edwards

The announcement follows reports that the North Carolina Republican had interactions with younger female staffers that made them uncomfortable.
Chuck Edwards
Chuck Edwards

Vance calls Sen. Susan Collins ‘a good fit for Maine’ despite his frustrations with her

The vice president offered the kind words for the vulnerable Republican, reflecting Collins’ tough re-election fight in a battleground for partisan control of the Senate.
JD Vance.
JD Vance.