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These two Democrats would vote for John Fleming for U.S. Senate. Here’s why
This is the first time in a long, long time since Louisiana voters have voted in closed party primaries, and Saturday they’re
Essence Fest Wants $12 Million a Year. New Orleans Should Ask What It Gets Back
Essence Fest is seeking up to $12 million a year from New Orleans and Louisiana as its contract expires in September. The economic case for
Louisiana state Sen. Larry Selders dies
State Sen. Larry Selders, a Democrat from Baton Rouge, died Tuesday 7/7/26 at age 44.
DOGE shared Social Security data to unauthorized server, according to court filing
The Social Security Administration is still unable to determine what information was shared through a third-party server that’s not approved to store agency records or
Trump’s Davos pitch on housing affordability could be overshadowed by tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump arrives at the international forum at Davos on the heels of threatening tariffs on Denmark and seven other allies unless they negotiate a
Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel says he's agreed to join Trump’s Board of Peace. Netanyahu made the announcement Wednesday from his office.
Iran’s top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US as crackdown over protests squeezes nation
Iran's foreign minister has issued a direct threat against the United States, warning of retaliation if attacked.
Man who assassinated former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison
A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted to assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment, according to NHK public television.
Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified “a minor
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.