www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results /search/?a=3d5dc134-3340-11e6-b5f8-230935fdaef9&f=rss&sd=desc www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results TNCMS 1.93.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Bill Cassidy blasts Trump’s Iran peace deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’ WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy condemned President Donald Trump’s 14-point deal pausing hostilities with Iran, which is slated to be signed Friday in Switzerland. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:38:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a761b783-8c3d-503f-8bce-a7d4a641360c /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/bill-cassidy-opposes-60-day-deal-to-end-iran-war/article_a761b783-8c3d-503f-8bce-a7d4a641360c.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer The fight in Congress over college athletics drags on, with Louisiana lawmakers in key roles Two competing bills promise to fix college sports, and Louisiana lawmakers are at the center of it. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f489e7fd-0b29-5dd1-9176-c28262869c9d /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/two-bills-before-congress-would-change-college-athletics/article_f489e7fd-0b29-5dd1-9176-c28262869c9d.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer A U.S. appeals court judge in New Orleans is taking senior status, creating an opening Donald Trump will have the chance to name another member to this New Orleans-based bench that hears appeals from three states. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:53:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/04bae44e-c8aa-5084-bba6-7aa6db983534 /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/5th-circuit-judge-kurt-engelhardt-taking-senior-status/article_04bae44e-c8aa-5084-bba6-7aa6db983534.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer As Gov. Jeff Landry touts federal projects in Louisiana, Sen. Bill Cassidy says: You’re welcome. “I’m a little bit amused by my contributions not being acknowledged by Gov. Landry,” said Cassidy, who Landry helped oust from office. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:09:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ac356c63-b9dc-5d6c-9a20-6ea08eb6f6d9 /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/bill-cassidy-criticizes-jeff-landry-for-louisiana-projects/article_ac356c63-b9dc-5d6c-9a20-6ea08eb6f6d9.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer After Trump backs off of ‘weaponization fund,’ see what Louisiana members of Congress said WASHINGTON – U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday afternoon that President Donald Trump agreed to drop his demands for $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to allow Republican leadership to shoulder through legislation to pay for deportations until 2030 without any… Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7e8bffef-b958-5525-a6fc-217580484e48 /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/donald-trump-scraps-18b-fund-meant-to-compensate-allies/article_7e8bffef-b958-5525-a6fc-217580484e48.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer FEMA says it is prepared for hurricane season, despite turmoil and big proposed changes WASHINGTON — Given the recent chaos at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and last year’s reorganization at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, some are fretting about what happens if one of the two predicted hurricanes or… Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/61a6240e-031b-570d-bbdb-343a158c8769 /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/many-are-worried-fema-says-it-is-ready-for-hurricane-season/article_61a6240e-031b-570d-bbdb-343a158c8769.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer Republicans may have redistricted enough seats to keep their majority — but the fight isn't over WASHINGTON – The Louisiana Legislature approved a bill on Friday that turns Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields’ 6th Congressional District into one that favors White Republican candidates. Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3f7c71c1-15eb-58a0-a236-069ace5aafda /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/republicans-have-redistricted-enough-seats-to-keep-majority/article_3f7c71c1-15eb-58a0-a236-069ace5aafda.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer After losing reelection bid, Bill Cassidy is becoming a problem for President Donald Trump WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy isn’t sure when or even if he’ll go back to practicing medicine after January 2027, when he leaves the Senate. Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/700e7c4a-74db-5ce1-97dc-8ff6bb8ba900 /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/lame-duck-bill-cassidy-is-a-problem-for-donald-trump/article_700e7c4a-74db-5ce1-97dc-8ff6bb8ba900.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer FEMA wants to get money to states faster. But there might be a catch. WASHINGTON — On the August 2005 morning after Hurricane Katrina passed, a good many south Louisiana households woke up thinking, “Well, that wind event wasn’t that bad.” Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/50628c94-0345-5875-a98d-9c31a78dae33 /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/louisiana-officials-waiting-on-details-for-key-fema-change/article_50628c94-0345-5875-a98d-9c31a78dae33.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer As Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry visits Greenland on Trump’s behalf, European media take notice WASHINGTON – As the tenth annual Future Greenland business conference concluded Wednesday in Nuuk, reports from European media questioned how welcome Gov. Jeff Landry was in his first visit as President Donald Trump’s envoy. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b686d91e-f2cb-5ada-9119-2dead95ba28e /baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/jeff-landry-attracts-attention-to-trade-fair-in-greenland/article_b686d91e-f2cb-5ada-9119-2dead95ba28e.html BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer