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UPDATED May 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
May 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET

Trump tightens grip on GOP after Cassidy loss

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A Cassidy defeat is presented as evidence of Trump’s dominance in the GOP.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: The Cassidy loss is cited as showing Trump’s dominance in the Republican Party.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 2:29 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The defeat is being used to show the cost of defying Trump within the GOP.
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