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The Advocate - Politics

Plan drafted for 1,000 National Guard troops in Louisiana, but no decision yet, officials say

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Vigil service held at LSU for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk

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Mourning Charlie Kirk, Louisiana's Steve Scalise cites his own shooting, condemning violence

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Sen. John Kennedy compares radioactive imported shrimp to 'Alien' monster: 'It will kill you'

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Louisiana's Bill Cassidy criticizes RFK Jr. on vaccines, says Trump should get Nobel for them

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Louisianan nominated for top energy regulating commission says he's 'agnostic' on solar, wind

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Of Louisiana's nearly 3M voters, 79 noncitizens illegally voted since '80s, investigation finds

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Julia Letlow rules out bid to be next LSU president. Here's what's next in the search.

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Clay Higgins tried to censure a Democrat over an ICE confrontation. The House dropped it.

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