La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, finishing third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming. With 92 percent of the vote in, Letlow was leading with 44.8 percent and Fleming was in second with 28.4%, and were declared the winners by the...