Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Claire McCaskill says Donald Trump’s tweets are unifying the Democratic Party
Former Sen. Claire McCaskill on Monday thanked President Trump for attacking four liberal firebrands in the House, saying the ugly criticism has backfired and helped to unite a divided Democratic Party. Published July 15, 2019
Cory Booker rolls out health care plan
Sen. Cory A. Booker of New Jersey on Monday plans to unveil a proposal to make long-term health care more affordable. Published July 15, 2019
Donald Trump challenged by 2020 Democratic hopefuls on his economic gains
If presidential politics were still about "the economy, stupid," then President Trump should be on a glide path to reelection. Published July 14, 2019
Mitt Romney defends Paul Ryan against Trump’s counterpunch
Sen. Mitt Romney on Friday refuted President Trump's claim that Mr. Romney's choice of Paul Ryan as his running mate doomed his 2012 presidential campaign. Published July 12, 2019
Will Hurd, GOP congressman, favors more border investment over deportation sweeps
Rep. Will Hurd of Texas said Friday the federal government would be better off investing its resources in addressing the "humanitarian crisis" along the southern border than conducting deportation sweeps. Published July 12, 2019
Congressional Black Caucus members concerned about liberal primary challengers: Report
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are upset with an insurgent group's push to unseat incumbent House Democrats of color in the 2020 primary election, The Hill reported on Friday. Published July 12, 2019
Francis X. Suarez, Miami mayor, left in the dark on reported deportation sweep
Francis X. Suarez, the Republican mayor of Miami, said Friday he has been left in the dark and has no way to verify reports that the federal government plans to begin President Trump's promised deportation sweep. Published July 12, 2019
Pete Buttigieg is toast without making more inroads with black voters, says ex-Obama aide
A longtime trusted aide to former President Barack Obama said Friday that black voters could sink South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg's chances of winning the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Published July 12, 2019
Amy Klobuchar, 2020 presidential contender, rolls out plan for seniors
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, on Friday called for lifting the amount of income subject to Social Security taxation to help boost the program over the long haul, as part of a broader plan that aims to help senior citizens. Published July 12, 2019
Joe Biden up big in South Carolina, holds strong black support: Poll
Joseph R. Biden has maintained a double-digit lead in South Carolina, according to a Fox News survey that shows the former vice president has a big edge among black voters in the 2020 presidential Democratic primary race. Published July 12, 2019
Joe Biden rips Donald Trump’s foreign policy, calls for global reset
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden vowed Thursday to pursue a "forward-looking" foreign policy focused on multilateralism and to move the United States away from President Trump's "American First" approach that has hurt the nation's image and ability to lead on the world stage. Published July 11, 2019
Joe Biden promises to bring back daily press briefings
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden pledged Thursday that if he is elected president he will bring back the daily White House press briefings that the Trump administration has abandoned. Published July 11, 2019
Amy Klobuchar, 2020 presidential contender, calls for Alex Acosta to step down
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a 2020 Democratic presidential contender, demanded that Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resign over the deal he handed billionaire Jeffrey Epstein over a decade ago when he faced charges of abusing underage girls. Published July 9, 2019
Elizabeth Warren rakes in $19.1 million for presidential bid
Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised $19.1 million for her 2020 presidential campaign over the last three months, providing more evidence that the Massachusetts Democrat is gaining momentum in the race after stumbling out of the block earlier this year. Published July 8, 2019
CNN: Debate lineups will be announced July 18 on live television
The lineup for the second presidential debate is set to be announced on live television next week, according to CNN. Published July 8, 2019
Mark Warner posts $1.8 million second-quarter fundraising haul
Sen. Mark Warner raised $1.8 million for his reelection bid over the past three months, leaving the Democrat with more than $5 million cash on hand. Published July 8, 2019
Scott Taylor, former congressman, launches challenge against Democratic Sen. Mark Warner
Former Rep. Scott Taylor announced Monday that he is running to unseat Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia, saying the incumbent Democrat has moved too far to the left since first getting elected in 2008. Published July 8, 2019
Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Michael Bennet fight to reclaim moderate Democratic policies
Centrists in the Democrats' 2020 presidential field have begun to push back against their party's leftward drift, warning that voters who would otherwise be ready to oust President Trump will be scared away by some candidates' liberal wish lists. Published July 7, 2019
Cory Booker unity message struggles in Elizabeth Warren divide-and-conquer style primary
While many of his competitors rage against "them" -- the wealthy, the Republicans, the capitalists -- Sen. Cory A. Booker's presidential campaign is pitching his candidacy on the idea that we're all in this thing together. Published July 7, 2019
Kamala Harris raises $12 million in second quarter
Sen. Kamala Harris raised almost $12 million over the past three months in her 2020 presidential bid, according to the California Democrat's campaign. Published July 5, 2019
