Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Tom Steyer offers up ‘5 Rights’ contract with America
Tom Steyer plans to roll out a "5 Rights" agenda on a campaign swing through Ohio Thursday that calls for "unencumbered access to voting, clean air and water, education, a living wage and healthcare to be constitutionally protected for every American." Published July 18, 2019
2020 hopeful Steve Bullock says he wouldn’t give health care to undocumented immigrants
Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana on Wednesday came out against providing government health care to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, breaking with top contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination and signaling that he doesn't plan on pandering to liberal activists on thorny issues that could scare off middle-of-the-road voters. Published July 17, 2019
Bernie Sanders: Middle class would pay more in taxes, less for health care under ‘Medicare for All’
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont says odds are that middle-class individuals and families will pay more in taxes to help fund his "Medicare for All" proposal, but the additional levy would be more than offset by the overall savings those same people would receive from doing away with annual health care premiums. Published July 17, 2019
CBP official defends agency from accusations of wrongdoing
The deputy commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection defended the agency from recent allegations of wrongdoing aimed at some of its employees, saying the vast majority of officers and agents that are working to protect the nation's borders are performing their tough duties with the utmost professionalism. Published July 17, 2019
Hakeem Jeffries: Trump a ‘cancer on the presidency’
The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus said Wednesday that President Trump is a "cancer on the presidency" and that his "racist" rhetoric has unified Democrats across the nation. Published July 17, 2019
Footage surfaces of Donald Trump partying with Jeffrey Epstein in 1992
A videotape surfaced Wednesday showing President Trump partying with Jeffrey Epstein in 1992 at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Published July 17, 2019
Steve Bullock, 2020 presidential contender, opposes health care for illegal immigrants
Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana said Wednesday he doesn't support giving illegal immigrants health care, but said he would hope to address that issue as part of an overhaul of the nation's immigration system. Published July 17, 2019
Chris Coons: Donald Trump’s ‘racist’ remarks are designed to distract the national debate
Sen. Chris Coons on Wednesday said President Trump's attacks on four minority women are designed to fire up his base of support and pull the attention away from important legislative debates over the pressing issues facing the nation. Published July 17, 2019
Kamala Harris rejects idea that ‘Medicare for All’ requires middle-class tax hike
Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California said Tuesday that her vision for a "Medicare for All" program wouldn't require a tax hike on middle-class Americans, and that her push requires a transition period of more than four years. Published July 17, 2019
Joe Biden leads N.H. primary, Bernie Sanders’ support dips: Poll
Former President Joseph R. Biden is leading the field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates among likely primary voters in New Hampshire, according to a new survey that showed more than six in 10 primary voters are still making up their minds. Published July 17, 2019
Donald Trump ‘squad’ attacks boost his 2020 reelection bid, strategists say
Polls suggest President Trump could be on better footing than the liberal foursome who have become the center of attention in Washington: Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. Published July 16, 2019
Mitch McConnell calls for elevated political discourse: ‘Our words do matter’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called on members of Congress to "elevate" the national conversation, saying political rhetoric has "gotten way, way, overheated." Published July 16, 2019
Mark Sanford mulling 2020 primary challenge against Donald Trump: Report
Former South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford says he is eyeing a 2020 primary challenge against President Trump, according to the Post and Courier. Published July 16, 2019
Bernie Sanders warns Donald Trump could welcome impeachment fight
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont said the best response to President Trump's attacks against four minority women in the House is to defeat him in the 2020 presidential election and reiterated his concern that going all-in for impeachment could be playing right into the president's hands. Published July 16, 2019
Bernie Sanders defends ‘Medicare for All’ push, dismisses Joe Biden’s claims
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Tuesday dismissed Joseph R. Biden's claims about Medicare for All, saying the former vice president's warnings about his push to completely overhaul the health care system are "absurd" and "wrong." Published July 16, 2019
Tom Suozzi, N.Y. Dem: ‘I want to be an honorary member of the squad’
Rep. Tom Suozzi said Tuesday he doesn't always agree with the "the squad," but said he wants to be an honorary member to send a clear message that he disagrees with President Trump's "un-American racist type of behavior." Published July 16, 2019
Kamala Harris, 2020 presidential contender, vows to reduce cost of prescription drugs
Sen. Kamala D. Harris rolled out a "People Over Profit" plan Tuesday that would allow the federal government to determine a "fair price" for prescription drugs. Published July 16, 2019
Joe Biden jokes about pushup contest with Donald Trump
Could the 2020 presidential contest feature an impromptu test of physical strength between a pair of 70-year-olds? Published July 16, 2019
Joe Biden: Donald Trump is a bad role model for kids: ‘Our children are listening’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden says he is concerned that President Trump's "disgraceful" behavior is having a negative influence on the nation's youth. Published July 16, 2019
Joe Biden leads; Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren climb in New Hampshire: Poll
Sens. Kamala D. Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts are on the rise in New Hampshire, according to a new poll that shows the women have climbed into second place and third place, respectively, in the 2020 Democratic presidential race behind former Vice President Joseph R. Biden in the first-in-the-nation primary state. Published July 16, 2019