- Senator Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana's Republican primary to Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who had Donald Trump's endorsement.
- Trump criticized Cassidy on Truth Social, calling him a 'disloyal disaster' and 'sleazebag,' citing his 2021 impeachment vote.
- Trump previously endorsed cha
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Companies
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-17-2026 10PM EDT
NPR News: 05-06-2026 10AM EDT
NPR News: 05-12-2026 7AM EDT
NPR News: 05-16-2026 7AM EDT
NPR News: 05-17-2026 5PM EDT
NPR News: 05-28-2026 9PM EDT
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
What Trump’s approval ratings say about his hold on the GOP
Apple News Today
Rhode Island Shooter’s Past & Progress With Iran? | 2.18.26
Morning Wire
Project Freedom Paused, Ohio & Indiana Primary Results, Poll Shows Dems Advantage
Up First from NPR
Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
The Headlines
DNC '24 Autopsy Drops, AI Exec Order Postponed, US-Bound Flight Diverted Over Ebola Concerns: AM Update 5/22
The Megyn Kelly Show
A New Low
Letters from an American
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of NPR News Now and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.