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Sen. Lindsey Graham pressed President Trump for a response to Iran, while Democrats are criticized for Goldilocks politics. Sen. Bill Cassidy conceded his primary race in Louisiana.
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The Hill
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Saturday that the U.S. "is not about one individual" as he conceded the race to Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming (R). Letlow, who was endorsed by President Trump, and Fleming will face one another in a runoff on June 27. The incumbent sena
2026-05-18 16:44 UTC
The Hill
Despite the current political climate, Democrats are struggling to take a stand on important issues, leading to individual candidates rising in popularity by taking their own stands and calling for Democratic leadership to either do the same or step aside.
2026-05-18 17:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) pressed President Trump for a “short but forceful response" to Iran as peace talks stay stuck at a standstill. “I have every confidence that President Trump fully understands the situation with Iran and will not continue to tolerate a refusal to negotiate in good faith a
2026-05-18 17:07 UTC