Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois leaders over ICE showdown
President Trump on Wednesday called for the arrest of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of failing to protect federal immigration enforcement agents. Published October 8, 2025
Democratic Party’s shift against Israel manifests in the ascent of Zohran Mamdani in New York
Zohran Mamdani's insurgent campaign for New York City mayor is casting a spotlight on a rising faction within the Democratic Party and beyond -- one that rejects unconditional support for the Israeli government and is more sympathetic to the plight of Palestinians. Published October 6, 2025
Trump silent on Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ahead of Virginia’s gubernatorial election
On his first visit to Virginia since returning to the White House, President Trump notably sidestepped the state's closely watched gubernatorial showdown between Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger. Published October 6, 2025
Trump promises pay raises for military coming, despite government shutdown
President Trump said the government shutdown will not hinder the pay raises he is seeking for every member of the U.S. military. Celebrating the Navy's 250th anniversary, Mr. Trump blamed the shutdown on Democrats, while assuring the crowd he plans to "get our service members every last penny" of their federal funding, including the pay raises he has promised to be budgeted next year. Published October 5, 2025
Shutdown set to drag into sixth day with no signs of a breakthrough in Congress
The government shutdown enters its sixth day on Monday with lawmakers still stuck in their partisan corners and no prospect of a swift resolution. Published October 5, 2025
Gov. Newsom says he is suing President Trump over a California National Guard deployment to Oregon
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that his administration will sue President Trump over the deployment of California National Guard troops to Oregon. Published October 5, 2025
‘Sick and demented’: Trump demands that Virginia AG candidate drop out over 2022 texts
President Trump on Sunday called for Jay Jones to withdraw from the Virginia attorney-general race, citing text messages the Democrat sent in 2022 fantasizing about shooting a Republican state official. Published October 5, 2025
Trump blasts federal judge over Portland troop block; Justice Department appeals ruling
President Trump is sharply criticizing a federal judge who temporarily blocked his plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, in response to immigration enforcement protests. Published October 5, 2025
Trump chides Fox News over shutdown coverage, accuses network of going soft on Democrats
President Trump lashed out Sunday at Fox News, accusing the network of giving Democrats a platform to attack Republicans over the government shutdown and trying to be "politically correct." Published October 5, 2025
Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo frames NYC mayoral race as battle for Democratic Party’s soul
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is casting the New York City mayoral election as the epicenter of a "civil war" within the Democratic Party. Published October 5, 2025
Senate Democratic leader Schumer plays the Epstein card in shutdown showdown
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Sunday that Republicans care more about thwarting the release of the Epstein files than negotiating a compromise to end the government shutdown. Published October 5, 2025
Shutdown blame game intensifies in Washington as gridlock drags on
Partisan finger-pointing intensified as the government shutdown stretched into its fifth day on Sunday. Published October 5, 2025
Illinois Gov. Pritzker condemns Trump’s immigration crackdown amid rising tensions in Chicago
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is raising alarm over what he describes as aggressive and indiscriminate immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in Chicago, claiming that U.S. citizens -- including children and older adults -- are being harassed in federal operations. Published October 5, 2025
A Trump endorsement is a bridge too far for Cuomo in New York City mayoral race
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo made it clear Thursday that he has no interest in receiving President Trump's endorsement in the New York City mayoral race. Published October 2, 2025
Spanberger, Earle-Sears battle over shutdown politics in Virginia’s gubernatorial race
The political fallout from the government shutdown has crossed the Potomac River, injecting fresh tension into Virginia's gubernatorial race. Published October 2, 2025
Democrats go all in on health care, betting it’s still a winning message for their flailing party
Democrats are making health care the centerpiece of their political comeback strategy after the disastrous 2024 elections. Published October 1, 2025
NYC Mayor Adams’ exit from race puts sharper focus on Democrats’ Mamdani conundrum
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is making life difficult for Democrats all over the U.S., but none more so than his fellow New Yorkers, who lead the party in Congress. Published September 29, 2025
Eric Adams ends reelection bid, reshaping New York mayoral race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially withdrawn from his reelection campaign, dramatically altering a race that democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has dominated. Published September 28, 2025
Sen. Fetterman, at odds with fellow Democrats, says he won’t switch parties
Sen. John Fetterman has no intention of leaving the Democratic Party -- despite growing tensions with its left wing. Published September 28, 2025
Shutdown showdown: Trump and congressional leaders face off in crunch-time talks
Congressional leaders are pointing fingers at each other ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House to avert a potential government shutdown. Published September 28, 2025
