Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warns against Trump-led Chicago ‘invasion’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Trump is planning an "invasion" of Chicago. Published August 31, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: Trump’s use of National Guard to police cities ‘not a serious approach’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to crack down on crime in the District is purely "performative." Published August 31, 2025
Ex-CDC official warns that ideology has trumped science on RFK Jr.’s watch
A former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official says ideology has taken over the federal health agency. Published August 31, 2025
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro says Trump’s crime push is fixing ‘upside down’ Washington
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said Sunday that President Trump is making life safer for residents in the District. Published August 31, 2025
Appeals court strikes down Trump’s tariff power in major decision
President Trump's tariffs have been thrown into legal limbo. Published August 29, 2025
Feats of strength become the 2025 litmus in Trump era of masculine politics
In America's political kingdom, the male species is increasingly trying to assert dominance through adolescent feats of strength. Published August 29, 2025
Newsom keeps getting ‘Trump 2028’ hats in the mail
Gov. Gavin Newsom can't say President Trump hasn't given him anything after receiving a slew of "Trump 2028" baseball caps in the mail. Published August 28, 2025
Virginia’s high school abortion scandal sends tremors through governor’s race
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is borrowing a page from Gov. Glenn Youngkin's campaign playbook by leaning into parental rights to take some of the wind out of Democrat Rep. Abigail Spanberger's sails in the Virginia governor's race. Published August 26, 2025
Newsom goes full-Trump on merchandizing front
Gov. Gavin Newsom has jumped into the Trump-inspired swag game to raise money for his redistricting push in California, and mock the commander-in-chief's unorthodox style. Published August 25, 2025
Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie warns Ghislaine Maxwell is looking for a pardon
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is cautioning against trusting anything Ghislaine Maxwell has to say about her time as sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidante, saying she is angling for a presidential pardon. Published August 24, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: It ‘behooves each and every one of us’ to weigh retaliatory district maps
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signaled Sunday that he is open to redrawing his state's congressional lines to help Democrats counter Republican efforts in Texas and other states. Published August 24, 2025
Trump demands Clemens be inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
President Trump called for Roger Clemens to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, a day after playing golf with the former all-star pitcher and his son. Published August 24, 2025
Vance says Republican redistricting efforts are all about fairness
Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday the Republican Party is using redistricting to level the playing field with Democrats who have gerrymandered congressional maps in blue states. Published August 24, 2025
FBI investigation of Trump’s ex-security adviser ‘clearly retribution,’ Sen. Schiff says
Sen. Adam Schiff says the FBI search of former national security adviser John Bolton's home and office for classified information is a clear case of President Trump seeking retribution against his political foes. Published August 24, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance credits Russia with making concessions in peace talks
Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday that Russia has made "significant concessions" in the ongoing negotiations to end its war with Ukraine. Published August 24, 2025
‘Partner with us’: Rahm Emanuel on potential National Guard deployment to Chicago
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said that President Trump could help the Windy City if he sent National Guard troops into high-crime areas, but added that the Republican commander-in-chief is not really interested in combating crime. Published August 24, 2025
NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani must turn ‘proposals into actual plans,’ House Dem leader says
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday that New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani must prove his vision can be implemented before he endorses him. Published August 24, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries: New York to respond ‘appropriately’ to Texas’ new district maps
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrat-controlled states will respond "appropriately" to the GOP-led Texas Legislature's redrawing of its congressional districts. Published August 24, 2025
Trump says Chicago is next for his federalized crime crackdown
President Trump said Chicago will be the next city to receive his administration's increased federal law enforcement surge to combat crime, similar to his crackdown on the District of Columbia. Published August 22, 2025
VP Vance heralds Trump tax cuts in Georgia, calls Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff ‘far-left liberal’
Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Georgia on Thursday to promote the tax cuts that President Trump signed into law. Published August 21, 2025
