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ABC Newspolitics1 day ago
Trump Administration Plans 528-Bed ICE Facility Near Alexandria Airport
The Trump administration will open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children next to Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana. The site is intended to serve as a short-term staging area before deportation flights.
politics4 days ago
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Concealed Carry Law but Notes Property Owners May Still Bar Guns
The U.S. Supreme Court last week invalidated Hawaii’s requirement for consent before carrying concealed firearms onto private property. The decision addressed the state’s use of an 1865 Louisiana statute as historical support.
jns.orgpolitics4 days ago
Louisiana Grand Jury Indicts Attorney General on 16 Counts of Intimidation and Malfeasance
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2 on 16 counts including intimidation and malfeasance. The charges stem from warnings she issued to local officials over a law eliminating an elected court clerk position. Bond was set at $400,000.
Fox Newspolitics4 days ago
Louisiana Supreme Court issues stay in Attorney General Liz Murrill case
The court halted the case one day after a New Orleans grand jury indicted Murrill on 16 counts. The charges relate to letters she sent in May warning local officials about a new state law.
politics4 days agoUpdated
New Orleans Grand Jury Indicts Louisiana Attorney General; Governor Pledges Pardon
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2, 2026, on 16 criminal counts for attempting to intimidate eight local officials. The charges stem from letters sent after a state law eliminated the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk position.
newsone.comworld8 days ago
Louisiana Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Murder Conviction
The state’s highest court unanimously vacated a death row inmate’s conviction after finding the bite mark evidence used at trial scientifically invalid. The ruling followed a 2025 investigation into forensic practices and leaves open the possibility of retrial.
cnbc.comscience9 days agoUpdated
Senator Cassidy confirms HHS secretary after securing vaccine data commitments
Sen. Bill Cassidy said he supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary to place guardrails around vaccine policy. The Louisiana Republican also stated that some commitments made during the confirmation process have since been broken.
The Guardianpolitics9 days ago
Louisiana senator says president treated Congress as appendage over Iran conflict
Outgoing Republican senator from Louisiana criticized the president for not briefing Congress on military actions against Iran. The senator said the confrontation led to a briefing from administration officials.
pbs.orgpolitics9 days agoUpdated
Julia Letlow defeats John Fleming to win Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Louisiana
Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in a June 28 runoff to claim the GOP nomination. She had led the May 16 primary with nearly 45 percent of the vote ahead of Fleming and Sen. Bill Cassidy.
politics10 days ago
Louisiana Republicans Hold Senate Nomination Runoff on Saturday
Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming compete after the May 16 primary. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third with under 25 percent of the vote.
finance10 days ago
Army Exercise Uses 25 Self-Built Drones and Robots to Clear Breach
A US Army company commander used attack drones and two C4-packed ground robots to neutralize enemy positions during a 3rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team exercise. The operation at Fort Polk, Louisiana, allowed riflemen to advance without facing obstacles. Col. Ryan Bell said the appr…
nbcnews.compolitics10 days ago
Supreme Court Voids Hawaii Gun-Carry Permission Rule but Leaves Private Bans Intact
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that Hawaii cannot require licensed gun owners to obtain express permission before carrying firearms onto private property open to the public. Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion rejecting reliance on an 1865 Louisiana statute…
pbs.orgpolitics10 days agoUpdated
Louisiana Republicans Set Senate Nominee in Saturday Runoff
Republican voters will choose between U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy. The seat is not viewed as competitive for Democrats in November.
finance11 days ago
U.S. Army Brigade Estimates 1,000–1,500 Drones Needed Weekly in Sustained Combat
Col. Ryan Bell, commander of the 3rd Mobile Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, described drone requirements after a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Business Insider reported his assessment that units need drones at scale and treated like ammunitio…
Los Angeles Timespolitics13 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Bars Money Damages Against State Prison Officials Under Religious Land Use Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision Tuesday holding that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not permit money-damages suits against individual state prison officials. The ruling ended a lawsuit filed by former Louisiana inmate Damon Landor after…
thedispatch.comworld18 days ago
Senate Republicans Face Delays on Budget Reconciliation Bills
Republican senators are working to pass a second budget reconciliation bill after difficulties with the first measure. A Louisiana senator used a drug reference to comment on the timeline for a potential third bill.
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Flooding Continues in Louisiana and Mississippi as More Severe Weather Expected
Flood conditions remain in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional heavy rain and storms are forecast for the region.
abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Tropical Storm Arthur remnants flood homes, prompt rescues in Louisiana and Mississippi
Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flooded at least 200 homes in Louisiana and triggered water rescues in Mississippi on Thursday. One worker died during cleanup operations and several tornadoes were confirmed.
dailywire.comworld19 days ago
Seven Tornadoes Confirmed Across Midwest and Southeast on June 17
Tornadoes confirmed in Iowa, Illinois and Louisiana caused injuries, power outages and damage to homes and businesses. More than 125 million Americans faced severe weather advisories that day.
yardbarker.comsports20 days ago
Cameron Jordan Signs One-Year Incentive Deal With Saints at Minicamp
The 36-year-old defensive end returns to New Orleans for what he described as his likely final season. The incentive-based contract was signed Tuesday in Metairie, Louisiana.
Newsweekscience21 days agoUpdated
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Texas and Louisiana Coasts
A tropical storm watch covers coastal areas from Sargent, Texas, to Fort Morgan, Louisiana. The system, labeled Potential Tropical Cyclone One, is forecast to become Tropical Storm Arthur and move inland by late Wednesday or early Thursday.
The Independentscience21 days ago
Potential Tropical Cyclone Southwest of Louisiana Brings Flood Risk Through Thursday
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday a potential tropical cyclone 360 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana, carries a 50 percent chance of development over the next seven days.
france24.comworld24 days agoUpdated
U.S. deports Iranian activist to Central African Republic after asylum denial
The United States deported one Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic on a flight that departed Louisiana on Thursday night. Her lawyer described the move as dangerous because the activist has no ties to the country.
freepressjournal.inworld25 days agoUpdated
US Deportation Flight Carrying Iranians, Afghans and Others Stops in Ghana En Route to Central African Republic
A US deportation flight left Louisiana on Thursday and stopped in Ghana on Friday before continuing to the Central African Republic. The plane carried nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia, including people granted withholding of removal.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness25 days ago
U.S. Grants License for First Floating LNG Export Terminal Off Louisiana
Maritime Administration issued license for $5 billion Delfin Midstream project. First LNG production targeted for 2029-2030.
Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
Sen. Bill Cassidy Hosts Bipartisan Senate Seersucker Day, Names Potential Successor Co-Chair
Cassidy organized the 13th annual bipartisan event on June 11, 2026, weeks after losing Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary to Rep. Julia Letlow.
nbcnews.comworld26 days ago
Second Detainee Dies at Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana
Mamuka Artmeladze, 43, from Georgia, was found unresponsive last week and later died. Nineteen detainees have died in ICE custody since January 1, 2026.
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foxbusiness.comfinance29 days ago
Meta Workforce Academy to Begin Pilot Programs in Four States in 2026
The program will operate in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas. It will offer training aimed at workforce development across the selected states.
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upi.comworld31 days ago
Louisiana court orders new congressional maps for 2028
A court ruling on Louisiana congressional districts has raised the possibility of additional redistricting before the next national elections. Observers note that states could revisit district lines as early as 2028.
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Axiospolitics32 days ago
Harris to Speak at Louisiana Democratic Fundraiser in August
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote address at the Louisiana Democratic Party's fundraiser gala on August 7. The appearance follows a Supreme Court ruling that permits states to redraw congressional maps in ways that could reduce the number of majority-Bl…
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
DHS Inspector General Audit Finds Mixed Compliance at Louisiana ICE Center, Cites Use-of-Force and Maintenance Issues
A federal watchdog report found that Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana, did not meet standards in nine areas including use of force and medical care. The center houses 1,576 male detainees.
Benzingapolitics33 days ago
Sen. Cassidy, After Losing GOP Primary, Urges Trump to Tackle Medical Debt
The Louisiana Republican cited medical bills as the cause of 60 percent of personal bankruptcies and called for White House engagement on the issue.
9to5mac.comworld33 days ago
DHS Report Details Use-of-Force Violations at Louisiana Immigration Facility
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found prohibited chokehold use and a pen-stabbing incident at the Winn Correctional Center. Inspectors also documented leaking infrastructure, record-keeping errors, and limited legal-research privacy.
yardbarker.comsports34 days ago
Kamara Says He Has 'No Issues' With Saints as Team Evaluates His $11.5M Fit and Roster Future
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara addressed his future with the team on Wednesday in Metairie, Louisiana. Kamara, 30, remains under contract through 2026 at a salary of $11.5 million.
The Hillpolitics34 days ago
Defeated Sen. Cassidy, After Opposing Trump Nominees, Urges President to Tackle Medical Debt on Senate Floor
The Louisiana Republican urged the president to engage on health care costs during a Wednesday speech, citing rising bankruptcies tied to medical bills.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Congressional Black Caucus Withholds Support for Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act Over Southern Redistricting Dispute
The caucus cited Southern states' redistricting after the Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke sent a letter to the bill's sponsors on Wednesday.
ksl.comworld36 days ago
Supreme Court ruling prompts redistricting changes for majority-Black districts
The Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais eliminated requirements for majority-Black congressional districts in southern states. Lawmakers in the Congressional Black Caucus now face potential loss of up to one-third of its 60 members through redistricting.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics37 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Redraws Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana lawmakers approved new congressional boundaries that convert one majority-Black district into a Republican-leaning seat. The change follows a Supreme Court decision that limited enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
ABC Newspolitics39 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Draws New Congressional Map With One Majority-Black District
Louisiana enacted a new congressional district map Friday that reduces the state to one majority-Black district. The change follows a Supreme Court ruling striking down the prior map as an illegal racial gerrymander.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics39 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map After Supreme Court Rejected Prior Map as Racial Gerrymander
Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on Friday that would leave the state with one majority-Black U.S. House district. The map is expected to give Republicans a chance to gain one additional seat ahead of the 2026 midterms.
insurancejournal.comfinance40 days ago
Delfin Midstream Nears Approval of First U.S. Floating LNG Export Terminal
Delfin Midstream is approaching a final decision on a floating liquefied natural gas export facility off the Louisiana coast. The project would be the first of its kind in the United States if approved.
ESPNsports42 days ago
Allen Graves to remain in 2026 NBA draft
Former Santa Clara forward Allen Graves will stay in the NBA draft after entering the transfer portal last month. The 6-foot-9 forward from Louisiana averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds last season.
politics44 days ago
Republican Primary Results Show Endorsed Candidates Winning All 37 Races
Endorsed candidates won every primary contest held Tuesday. Earlier contests in Indiana and Louisiana produced similar outcomes for endorsed candidates.
news.yale.eduworld44 days ago
Justice Jackson Addresses Supreme Court Certification in Louisiana Voting Rights Case
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the court's expedited certification of a Louisiana voting rights ruling may have affected perceptions of impartiality. The May 19 remarks came during a speech to the American Law Institute.
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finance.yahoo.comfinance44 days ago
Saronic Expands Louisiana Shipyard for Autonomous Naval Vessel Production
Saronic Technologies is converting its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard into a production site for autonomous surface vessels. The company secured a Navy contract and closed a $1.75 billion funding round in March.
nypost.comtechnology44 days ago
AOC Urges Northern Progressives to Travel to Southern States
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a May 16 rally in Montgomery, Alabama, calling on northern progressives to visit Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Mississippi. The remarks drew criticism from southern conservatives who highlighted the congresswoman's use of bullet…
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foxnews.compolitics45 days ago
Republicans Advance New Congressional Maps in Four States Ahead of Midterms
State legislatures in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina have passed or advanced new U.S. House district maps in recent weeks. The changes follow a U.S. Supreme Court decision that altered minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
nypost.comworld46 days ago
Louisiana Teacher Found Murdered After Daughter Discovered in Parking Lot
A 3-year-old girl was found alone in a Baton Rouge parking lot in June 2016 with blood on her foot. Her mother, teacher Lyntell Washington, was later found dead in an irrigation ditch.
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Washington Examinerpolitics47 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Against Race-Based Voting Districts in Louisiana Case
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down a race-based voting district. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray notified Fremont County that its court-ordered district violates the Constitution.
alternet.orgscience47 days ago
Paper Projects Sea-Level Rise Threat to Coastal Louisiana
A new study estimates that parts of southern Louisiana could face several meters of sea-level rise by the end of the century. The authors recommend planning for managed retreat from the coast while noting that New Orleans would remain inhabited.
thequint.compolitics48 days ago
Republican Primary Wins Reported in Three States
Republican primary victories occurred in Kentucky, Louisiana and Indiana. A political team expressed confidence after the results.
thehindu.compolitics48 days ago
Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
Ed Gallrein defeated seven-term Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. The outcome follows similar primary wins by Trump-endorsed candidates in Louisiana and Indiana.
msnbc.compolitics48 days ago
Republican Voters Challenge Incumbent Lawmakers in Several States
Voters in multiple states have removed or challenged Republican officeholders who opposed President Trump's agenda. Primary results include defeats in Louisiana and Kentucky.
Semaforworld48 days ago
Five Republican Senators Endorse Letlow in Louisiana Senate Runoff
Five Republican senators have endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow in her June 27 runoff against Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming. The endorsements follow Letlow receiving nearly 45 percent of the vote on Saturday.
Washington Examinertechnology49 days ago
Louisiana Governor Offers Cookies to Greenland Children During Visit
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry spoke with children in Greenland as part of a delegation visit. A video of the exchange circulated online on Tuesday.
foxnews.comworld49 days ago
Meta Plans Largest AI Data Center in Rural Louisiana
Meta is developing what it describes as the world's largest AI facility in a rural Louisiana parish. The project is located in one of the state's poorest regions and has drawn local attention to land use and infrastructure.
Fox Newspolitics48 days agoUpdated
Louisiana Republican Senator Loses Primary After Voting to Impeach Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy lost the Republican primary for his Senate seat after defending his vote to convict President Donald Trump in the second impeachment trial. Cassidy described the vote as a privilege to uphold the Constitution.
The New Yorkerpolitics49 days ago
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After Trump Endorsement
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Monday he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges, even after losing his primary election Saturday. Trump endorsed one of Cassidy’s opponents in the race.
The New Yorkerpolitics49 days ago
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After 2021 Trump Impeachment Vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy said Monday he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges. The Louisiana Republican placed third in Saturday's primary and will not advance to the June runoff.
Washington Examinerpolitics50 days ago
Thune Says He Will Not Endorse in Louisiana Senate Runoff
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will not endorse either candidate in the Louisiana Senate runoff. The runoff features Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming after Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's primary.