Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Trump says the ‘whole world is watching’ Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee
House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to phone a friend on Monday to rally voters behind Republican Matt Van Epps in a congressional special election in Tennessee that's drawing outsized attention as a test of the political mood heading into next year's midterm elections. Published December 1, 2025
The success of Trump’s mid-decade redistricting strategy hinges on court action
Four months into the redistricting fight, President Trump's push to carve out more GOP-friendly seats has slipped into legal limbo, raising the chance that Democrats could end up with the upper hand. Published November 28, 2025
How a wave of Muslim politicians came to power across the United States
The 2025 election may well be remembered as a turning point for Muslim representation in American politics. Published November 28, 2025
From loyalist to dissenter: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit raises questions about MAGA’s future
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's abrupt resignation from Congress after her bitter falling-out with President Trump is exposing divisions within the MAGA movement less than a year before the crucial midterm elections that will shape the final two years of the Trump presidency. Published November 23, 2025
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani keeps Trump ‘fascist’ label after White House meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is standing by his description of President Trump as a "fascist," even after a face-to-face meeting at the White House. Published November 23, 2025
Slotkin calls Trump’s threat ‘inappropriate’ over debate on illegal military orders
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan on Sunday condemned President Trump's assertion that several Democratic lawmakers should face the death penalty over a video urging U.S. military members to reject unlawful orders. Published November 23, 2025
MTG hits reports she is considering running for president after announcing resignation plans
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is slapping down reports that she is considering a 2028 presidential run, calling the speculation "a complete lie." Published November 23, 2025
For Republicans, Harris’ book tour is the gift that keeps on giving
Some of the loudest cheerleaders for former Vice President Kamala Harris' "107 Days" book tour aren't Democrats at all. Published November 20, 2025
Democrats see signs of a comeback — from polls to ballot boxes
Democrats are gaining momentum a year after voters handed President Trump and Republicans complete control of Washington. Published November 19, 2025
Indiana Gov. Braun tells Trump he won’t give up on the redistricting plan stalled in state Senate
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said Monday that he assured President Trump he is pressing state Republicans to adopt new congressional maps before the midterm elections. Published November 17, 2025
Critics scoff at Trump’s shift to urging House GOP to vote to release Epstein files
President Trump's sudden shift and show of support for a coming House vote to release the Epstein files has been met with skepticism from his critics on both sides of the aisle. Published November 17, 2025
Trump seeks primary challenges against Indiana state lawmakers who defy redistricting demands
President Trump is calling for primary challenges against Indiana GOP lawmakers who failed to redraw the state's congressional maps as he had demanded. Published November 16, 2025
House Speaker Johnson insists Trump has ‘clean hands’ in Epstein case
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the push to release the Epstein files is nothing more than a "political exercise" meant to make President Trump look bad. Published November 16, 2025
Sen. Tim Kaine defends Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from liberal backlash
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia pushed back Sunday against liberal critics of Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer. Published November 16, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Epstein files for breakup with Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Sunday that President Trump cut political ties with her because she's pushing for the release of the Epstein files. Published November 16, 2025
Epstein files emerge as flashpoint in 2026 Republican primaries
Ed Gallrein is running hard on his loyalty to President Trump as he challenges Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, and it shows when the discussion veers into the Epstein files. Published November 13, 2025
Sen. Fetterman’s maverick mantra of ‘country over party’ increasingly frustrates fellow Democrats
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's independent streak is once again drawing fire from Democrats and praise from Republicans, as he reinforces his wild-card image in a political party divided over strategy and messaging. Published November 12, 2025
Bernie Sanders’ revolution keeps growing with another left-wing candidate added to his lineup
Sen. Bernard Sanders is diving into another high-stakes Democratic primary -- this time in Minnesota -- by endorsing Peggy Flanagan for Senate. Published November 10, 2025
MTG warns GOP has drifted off the America First course, rejects 2028 presidential rumors
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rejected the storyline that she's broken with the Republican Party. She says it's the other way around. Published November 7, 2025
Election wins give Democrats new swagger, reveal Americans’ economic angst and dissatisfaction
Democrats' sweep of the off-year elections this week gave the party renewed vigor for battling President Trump and confidence that the victories are a springboard for the 2026 midterm campaigns. Published November 5, 2025
