Sen. Cassidy Knocked Out of Louisiana GOP Primary; Trump Warns Iran: ‘Clock Is Ticking’ | NTD Good Morning (May 18)

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has lost his bid for reelection after failing to advance to Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary runoff.

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, led the primary with around 45 percent of the vote.

Meanwhile, Trump is targeting Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in Kentucky’s GOP House primary on Tuesday, saying Massie has opposed key GOP priorities. The president is endorsing Navy SEAL and Army Ranger Captain Ed Gallrein.

Trump is ramping up pressure on Iran, warning that “the clock is ticking” and that “time is of the essence.”

In a Truth Social post on Sunday, the president said that “Iran better get moving FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.”

Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone on Sunday, amid growing speculation that the United States might consider renewed military action against Iran.

The Long Island Rail Road will remain closed after overnight negotiations to end a strike failed to reach a deal. The shutdown affects about 250,000 weekday commuters across New York City and Long Island.

The Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter rail system in North America, will remain shut for a third straight day. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged commuters who can work remotely to stay home as limited bus service begins on Monday for essential workers.