Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Pam Bondi’s request for Minnesota voter rolls ignites clash over election authority
Democrat ic officials and voting-rights advocates are raising increasingly urgent warnings that President Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota is part of a broader effort to influence the 2026 election. Published January 26, 2026
GOP candidate ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls immigration crackdown ‘unmitigated disaster’
Chris Madel has ended his long-shot GOP bid for Minnesota governor, saying he can no longer "support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state." Published January 26, 2026
Second Minnesota killing by U.S. officials sparks showdown between Trump admin, community leaders
The second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minnesota by federal immigration officers has sparked a national uproar, widening the divide over President Trump's immigration crackdown and intensifying scrutiny of the administration's tactics. Published January 25, 2026
Obamas say most recent fatal ICE shooting in Trump immigration crackdown a ‘wake-up call’ for nation
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said the shooting of Alex Pretti should mark a turning point in the national debate over President Trump's immigration crackdown. Published January 25, 2026
Minneapolis police chief cites footage in challenging federal account of Alex Pretti killing by ICE
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is openly pushing back on Homeland Security's description of the shooting of Alex Pretti. Published January 25, 2026
Senate Democrats vow to oppose DHS funding in aftermath of ICE’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
Senate Democrats are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security -- even if it triggers a partial government shutdown -- in the aftermath of Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by ICE agents. Published January 25, 2026
Trump admin lying ‘to the American public’ about killing of Alex Pretti, Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday the Trump administration's lies about Saturday's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by ICE agents should send shock waves across the nation. Published January 25, 2026
Top Border Patrol official says Alex Pretti to blame for being fatally shot by ICE agents
The Border Patrol official leading President Trump's immigration-enforcement surge in Minnesota is framing Saturday's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old ICU nurse as a tragic but unavoidable consequence of a man who was "actively impeding and assaulting law enforcement." Published January 25, 2026
Musk’s $10M Kentucky bet signals return to Trump orbit ahead of midterms
Elon Musk's decision to pour $10 million into the race to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is the clearest sign yet that he's planning a return to the campaign arena for the midterms -- and ready to spend big on candidates aligned with President Trump. Published January 23, 2026
Sen. Klobuchar files paperwork for Minnesota gubernatorial bid
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday took a significant step toward entering the Minnesota governor's race, filing paperwork to establish a campaign committee for a potential run this fall. Published January 22, 2026
Sen. Collins caught in crossfire as Platner slams ICE tactics in high-stakes Maine Senate race
Graham Platner, the insurgent Democrat running for the Senate in Maine, is coming out swinging against President Trump's immigration enforcement tactics, calling it "absolutely disgusting" and urging activists to be the "bulwark against ICE." Published January 22, 2026
Amid Minnesota’s scandal and unrest, Michele Tafoya jumps into Senate race
Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is stepping onto the political field to run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota, giving Republicans a high-profile contender in a state they have long believed should be more competitive. Published January 21, 2026
Gov. Newsom warns Europe: Trump is a ‘T. rex: You mate with him, or he devours you’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging foreign leaders to stand up against his own nation's president, Donald Trump, calling on them to view him through a prehistoric lens and warning they will get chewed up if they expect him to abide by modern diplomatic norms. Published January 20, 2026
Trump tops Nobel Peace Prize odds, matching his self-assessment
President Trump is the odds-on favorite to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, outpacing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV, the late Charlie Kirk and humanitarian aid groups across the globe, according to new betting lines. Published January 20, 2026
British leader tells Trump that tariffs on Europe over Greenland are ‘wrong’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Trump on Sunday that it is "wrong" to impose tariffs on European nations that refuse to back his push to acquire Greenland. Published January 18, 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Noem says 70% of detained migrants have violent crime connections
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is trying to set the record straight on the number of migrants detained by ICE who have committed a criminal offense. Published January 18, 2026
Trump faces pushback across the Atlantic and on Capitol Hill over tariff plan tied to Greenland
President Trump's push to pressure European allies with tariffs to clear the way for a U.S. takeover of Greenland is stirring up a constitutional fight. Published January 18, 2026
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ offers permanent seats — for $1 billion apiece
Countries that want a permanent role on President Trump's "Board of Peace" are being asked to pony up $1 billion. Published January 18, 2026
Todd Blanche, deputy AG, defends DOJ stance on ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the Department of Justice is not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs officer in Minneapolis. Published January 18, 2026
Abigail Spanberger prepares to be sworn in as governor and open a new Democratic era in Richmond
Abigail Spanberger is set to make history Saturday when she becomes Virginia's first female governor, opening a new chapter in Richmond as Democrats prepare to control every lever of state government for the next two years. Published January 15, 2026
