Politics

Republican Primary Race Heats Up

Updated 2026-05-16 15:45 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing a tough primary challenge from a fellow Republican endorsed by President Trump. The race is intensifying as Cassidy remains defiant.

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Politico

Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in

“I’m going to win today,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said in an interview, brushing off Trump's efforts to oust him and MAHA's influence in the race.

2026-05-16 15:31 UTC

Al Jazeera

How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump

Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.

2026-05-16 15:21 UTC