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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) poked back at Mick Jagger Thursday night after the Rolling Stones frontman knocked his policies during a performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Thursday. “We’re a welcoming crowd, aren’t we?” Jagger said to the crowd, per NBC’s local affiliate. “I hope Mr. Landry is enjoying the show.…

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GOP voters in Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday to cast votes in the state’s primary. Former President Trump is expected to bring in all of the state’s 47 Republican delegates. The GOP front-runner garnered enough votes earlier this month to clinch the nomination, and pave the way for a rematch against President Biden in…

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Democratic voters in Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday to cast votes in the state’s primary. President Biden is expected to win all of the Pelican State’s 48 delegates. Author Marianne Williamson, who briefly suspended her White House bid, but jumped back in late last month, will also appear on the ballot. But, the long-shot candidate has yet…

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A group of 16 Republican attorneys general from around the country sued the Biden administration on Thursday over its pause on federal permits for new liquid natural gas (LNG) exports. The states, led by Louisiana and Texas, demand the Department of Energy overturn the ban, which was announced in January. They claim the administration lacks…

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The Supreme Court appeared cautious on Monday about imposing strict limits on how government officials communicate with social media platforms regarding content moderation decisions. Questioning both sides intensely, the judges aimed to figure out when it is suitable for the government to urge the platforms to remove controversial content — if at all. Several judges, both liberal and…