# What Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy's loss means for upcoming Republican primaries

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-05-18T10:43:44+00:00
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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is the latest casualty in President Trump's campaign to vanquish Republicans he sees as disloyal. What does it mean for primaries this week?

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