Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency
Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid in Louisiana after voting to convict President Trump following the January 6 insurrection. His defeat highlights the strong influence Trump holds over the Republican Party, as Cassidy finished last in a three-way primary. Additionally, the World Health Organization declared a new Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a global health emergency, with over 80 reported deaths and concerns about its spread to neighboring countries.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his bid for reelection in Louisiana after voting to convict President Trump.
- ▪Cassidy's defeat illustrates Trump's strong influence over the Republican Party.
- ▪The World Health Organization declared a new Ebola outbreak in Central Africa an international public health emergency.
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LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency May 18, 20267:44 AM ET By Brittney Melton Cassidy Loses Louisiana Primary, Ebola Outbreak, Musk Sues Altman Over OpenAI Listen · 12:59 12:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-122577/nx-s1-mx-5825144-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Sen.
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