Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Virginia Democrats move to redraw congressional map amid national redistricting battles
Virginia Democrats are launching an effort to redraw the state's congressional districts, positioning themselves in direct response to Republican-led redistricting maneuvers in states like Texas and North Carolina. Published October 23, 2025
MTG backs Rep. Massie against Trump’s effort to oust him, warns of influence of pro-Israel donors
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warns that a defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky led by President Trump and a coalition of pro-Israel donors in next year's Republican primary would send a chilling message about the state of the country and the direction of the MAGA movement. Published October 23, 2025
Obama, surrogates flex their muscle in New Jersey, Virginia elections
Former President Barack Obama is stepping back into the political spotlight to headline rallies for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey. Published October 21, 2025
Trump’s ‘best economy’ claim tested in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest
Democrat Abigail Spanberger's bid for Virginia governor is putting to the test whether voters agree with President Trump's assertion that "we have the best economy we've ever had." Published October 21, 2025
Jay Jones leans heavily on anti-Trump message in final stretch of campaign for Virginia AG
Democrat Jay Jones is testing the limits of anti-Trump sentiment in Virginia's attorney general race, where he is making it clear he sees the president as weighing down Republican Jason Miyares' reelection bid. Published October 20, 2025
Sen. Rand Paul questions legality of Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug traffickers
Sen. Rand Paul on Sunday criticized President Trump's recent military actions against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean. Published October 19, 2025
Newly freed Santos calls Trump commutation ‘humbling’
Former Rep. George Santos revealed Sunday that he learned that President Trump had commuted his prison sentence from fellow inmates who saw the news on television. Published October 19, 2025
Ex-Rep. George Santos says fellow inmates informed him of Trump commutation
Former Rep. George Santos said Sunday that he first learned about President Trump's commutation of his prison sentence from fellow inmates who saw the news on television. Published October 19, 2025
Trump says he is cutting aid to Colombia, accuses President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking
President Trump announced Sunday that the United States will halt financial aid to Colombia and accused President Gustavo Petro of enabling drug production. Published October 19, 2025
Speaker Johnson rips ‘No Kings’ rallies: If Trump were a king, things would be different
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday dismissed the nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump as a politically motivated spectacle, accusing Democratic leaders of using the demonstrations to shield themselves from pressure from their party's left flank. Published October 19, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Trump’s commutation of Santos’ sentence: ‘We believe in redemption’
House Speaker Mike Johnson is defending President Trump's decision to grant former Rep. George Santos clemency after he was sentenced to prison for wire fraud and identity theft. Published October 19, 2025
Text message scandal, Trump loom large in Virginia attorney general debate
Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares warned voters on the debate stage Thursday that his Democratic opponent Jay Jones' 2022 text messages show he is unfit to serve as the state's top prosecutor. Published October 16, 2025
Gambling man: Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s gross income includes Vegas windfall
Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois is a high roller, and he has the receipts to prove it. Published October 16, 2025
Obama endorses former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s gubernatorial race
Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's closely watched gubernatorial race. Published October 16, 2025
Jay Jones’ texting scandal becomes tough loyalty test for Abigail Spanberger
Forget abortion, guns and taxes -- for Virginia Democrats this fall, the new litmus test at the moment is whether they stand with or against Jay Jones. Published October 15, 2025
Rep. Seth Moulton launches Democratic primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts
Rep. Seth Moulton on Wednesday launched a primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Published October 15, 2025
Transgender issue puts Democrat Abigail Spanberger on defense in Virginia governor’s race
Virginia's gubernatorial race is highlighting Democrats' dilemma in reconciling their liberal base's demands with the views of a moderate electorate. Published October 14, 2025
Maine Gov. Mills kicks off bid to oust Republican Sen. Collins
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine officially launched her campaign for the Senate on Tuesday, setting up a potentially explosive showdown with Republican Sen. Susan Collins -- provided the Democrat wins a competitive primary. Published October 14, 2025
Trump jokes about his eternal fate: ‘I think I am not maybe heaven-bound’
President Trump joked Sunday that he might not be destined for the Pearly Gates. Published October 12, 2025
Neither side flinches as shutdown pain intensifies, thousands of federal workers lose their jobs
The government shutdown is taking a heavy toll on federal workers, with 4,000 receiving layoff notices as President Trump ratchets up the pressure on Democrats to sign off on the Republican spending plan. Published October 12, 2025
