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Governor Landry blasts coastal restoration project

National Politics

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for AG

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general has withdrawn his name from consideration following backlash over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
Nation World

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May.
National Politics

Gaetz ethics report to remain under wraps

CBS' Jared Hill has more.
Nation World

Who will join Trump in his second term? Here's a look at his picks so far

He has so far picked aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Politics

Court extends hold on Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms

Proponents say the Ten Commandments are not solely religious, but have a historical significance to the foundation of U.S. law.
Politics

Bill to increase share of offshore revenue

The U.S. Senate just advanced a measure to bring more offshore energy revenues to Louisiana for coastal restoration projects.
State

Law remains on hold following Ten Commandments law hearing

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a stay on an earlier order by a district judge in Baton Rouge. So the law will remain blocked as legal process plays out.
The Breakdown

The Breakdown: How will Gov. Landry’s proposed income tax cut impact you?

Right now, Louisiana taxes income based on a tiered system. Single or married people are taxed based on how much they make; from 1.85 percent to 4.25 percent.
Nation World

President Biden turns 82: Who are the oldest US presidents?

Biden was the oldest president sworn into office in 2021. But president-elect Trump will eclipse that record by a few months at his Inauguration in January.
Nation World

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Choosing TV personalities isn't that unusual for the once-and-future president: A number of his first-term choices were all on TV — mostly also on Fox.
Nation World

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Gaetz met for hours behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.