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The Advocate - Politics

Sen. Bill Cassidy runs first TV ad of Senate race. It includes Trump.

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Jeff Landry urges Louisiana residents to stay safe during deep freeze

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to address Washington Mardi Gras

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Photos: U.S. Rep. Troy Carter hosts Operation Catahoula Crunch field hearing in New Orleans

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US House Democrats question 'Catahoula Crunch' raids, Minneapolis killings in New Orleans hearing

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Baton Rouge protestors march after Minneapolis shooting: 'Very strange and wrong'

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Sen. Bill Cassidy calls for investigation after Minnesota shooting: 'Incredibly disturbing'

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Louisiana parades to DC for 77th Washington Mardi Gras. What to know about 2026 festivities.

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Trump has 'framework' of a deal on Greenland. Where does that leave Gov. Jeff Landry?

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Landry again pitches more funding for LA GATOR voucher program. But some remain skeptical.

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Mike Johnson starts week in London, ends it passing big budget bills

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Candidates announce runs for Julia Letlow's House seat, Baton Rouge legislative race

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Following BREC layoffs, commissioner suggests more dialogue before major decisions

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Julie Emerson exits Louisiana Senate race after Julia Letlow enters with Trump's backing

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Company named in AG's corruption case was created by Baton Rouge councilman, records show

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What Julia Letlow's entry into the Senate race means for Bill Cassidy and other candidates

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With Julia Letlow running for Senate, who is running for her House seat? Here's the latest.

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BREC to lay off up to 100 employees as part of restructuring plan

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Julia Letlow will run for Louisiana's U.S. Senate seat after Trump endorses her

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Is Catahoula Crunch over? Fears linger as Border Patrol activity in Louisiana fades.

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Trump backs Julia Letlow, spurning Bill Cassidy and scrambling Louisiana's Senate race

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Two years into Gov. Jeff Landry's term, here are some of Louisiana's biggest changes

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