Seth McLaughlin

GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson: ‘I wouldn’t’ support Trump in 2024

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he wouldn't support former President Donald Trump if he tries to make a comeback in the 2024 election. Published February 21, 2021

Union chief: It is a ‘myth’ that teacher unions oppose reopening

The head of American Federation of Teachers said it is a "myth" that teachers unions don't want to reopen schools. Published February 21, 2021

Masks in 2022? Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is possible

Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is "possible" that Americans could still be wearing masks next year because of the coronavirus. Published February 21, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci: We need to keep our coronavirus guard up

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the nation is not yet out of the woods with the coronavirus after seeing a decline in the average number of daily cases. Published February 21, 2021

Rep. Steve Scalise: School reopening requirement should be tied to COVID-19 relief bill

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise said the Biden administration's coronavirus relief for schools should require them to reopen for in-person instruction. Published February 21, 2021

Joe Biden could visit Texas this week

President Biden could visit Texas "as soon as this week" to show his support for the state, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. Published February 21, 2021

Kamala Harris: Women’s job losses during COVID-19 deemed a ‘national emergency’

Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday the number of women who have lost their jobs or been forced out of the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic is a "national emergency." Published February 18, 2021

Nikki Haley blames ‘liberal media’ for trying to divide GOP

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is blaming the "liberal media" for trying to "stoke a nonstop Republican civil war" after coming under fire for criticizing former President Trump over the Jan. 6 rampage at the U.S. Capitol. Published February 18, 2021

Jane Timken enters GOP Senate race in Ohio

The Republican race for Ohio's Senate seat is shaping up to be a battle over who can show the most affinity for former President Donald Trump and the most antipathy toward former Gov. John Kasich. Published February 18, 2021

Biden hasn’t ruled out canceling up to $50,000 in student debt, White House says

The White House said President Biden is still open to canceling up to $50,000 in student loan debt, but that there "are a lot of considerations at play." Published February 17, 2021

Joe Biden supports studying reparations for slavery

The White House said Wednesday President Biden supports studying reparations for slavery, but added he is taking a wait-and-see approach before going all-in on specific legislation. Published February 17, 2021

NRSC attacks Democrats on school reopening

The campaign arm for Senate Republicans is attacking Democrats over President Biden's struggle to reopen schools. Published February 17, 2021

Richard Burr’s retirement, impeachment vote fuels talk of Lara Trump Senate run in North Carolina

Sen. Richard Burr's retirement -- and the North Carolina Republican's vote to convict former President Donald Trump for inciting the Capitol rampage -- is helping to generate all sorts of buzz about Lara Trump's political future. Published February 16, 2021

Joe Biden, Democrats buck bipartisanship with ambitious agenda

President Biden's vision for the nation came into clearer focus now that a Democratic-run Washington put impeachment to bed and his administration took center stage with a policy platform touching on issues from taxes and transportation to the economy, energy and immigration. Published February 15, 2021

Mitt Romney facing possible censure in Utah: Report

Sen. Mitt Romney is facing blowback in Utah over his vote to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting the violent Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. Published February 15, 2021

Jamie Raskin: Impeachment a ‘dramatic success’ despite Trump acquittal

Donald Trump's opponents declared victory, despite his acquittal in a second impeachment trial Saturday, with Democrats claiming they have the moral high ground and the support needed to crush what remains of the former president's political movement. Published February 14, 2021