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Seth McLaughlin

Seth McLaughlin, a reporter on the Politics Desk, can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com. Follow him on Twitter: @SethMcLaughlin1

Articles by Seth McLaughlin

Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the March 13 special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, celebrates with his supporters at his election night party in Canonsburg, Pa., early Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A razor's edge separated Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump's sway in a GOP stronghold. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Conor Lamb claims Pennsylvania win but Nancy Pelosi loss

Democrats claimed victory Wednesday in the close Pennsylvania special election for Congress, but one loser could be emerging: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is becoming a liability to Democrats on both sides of the party's ideological spectrum. Published March 14, 2018

In this Monday, March 6, 2017, file photo, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez speaks at a protest in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

DNC fundraises off Conor Lamb, declaring victory in Pennsylvania

The Democratic National Committee tried to piggyback Wednesday off Conor Lamb's performance in the western Pennsylvania special congressional election, blasting out a fundraising email urging readers to bankroll "more victories." Published March 14, 2018

Republican Rick Saccone greeted the crowd during a campaign rally with President Donald Trump on Saturday in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. His Democratic opponent is keeping his distance from the president. (Associated Press)

Conor Lamb avoids Donald Trump in Pennsylvania campaign

For more than an hour, union leaders rallied support Sunday for Democrat Conor Lamb in his special congressional race against Republican Rick Saccone without mentioning President Trump a single time. Published March 11, 2018

Then-White House press secretary Sean Spicer speaks to members of the media in the Brady Briefing room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Sean Spicer: Donald Trump is doing what he said he would do

Former White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Friday he is OK with the reports of "chaos" inside the Trump administration, considering the president's record of accomplishment and the way he has followed through on his campaign promises. Published March 9, 2018

Sen. Jeff Flake, left, R-Ariz., speaks during a field hearing in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Jeff Flake set to appear in New Hampshire next week

Sen. Jeff Flake's visit to New Hampshire next week is stoking speculation over whether the Arizona Republican is flirting with launching a primary challenge against President Trump. Published March 9, 2018

Dana Loesch, spokeswoman for the National Rifle Association, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), at National Harbor, Md. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

NRA blasts comparisons with terrorist organizations

A spokesperson for the NRA smacked down critics Thursday who have likened the gun rights group to terrorist organizations, saying she will not be "shamed' for wanting to defend her family. Published March 8, 2018

Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, chairs a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing on Steve King, a prominent GOP insider from Wisconsin, nominated to be ambassador to the Czech Republic, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Aug. 1, 2017. (Associated Press)

Sen. Ron Johnson warns against tariffs

Sen. Ron Johnson said President Trump's push to impose tariffs on some imports will do more harm than good and said he doesn't buy that the idea that the move is needed to bolster national security. Published March 8, 2018

Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., questions Alex Azar during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, to consider Azar's nomination to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) **FILE**

Claire McCaskill says NRA ‘F’ grade is off-base

Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri said Thursday that she supports the Second Amendment, despite the fact that the National Rifle Association has given her an "F" on gun legislation. Published March 8, 2018