Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Trump stands by tariffs, economic vision after shaky stock market unsettles critics
President Trump is downplaying concerns about the impact his on-again, off-again tariffs are having on the economy after they rattled the stock market. Published March 9, 2025
Sen. Rick Scott: Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people
Sen. Rick Scott said Sunday that Elon Musk has no authority to fire federal workers. Published March 9, 2025
Democrats see silver lining to layoffs in Virginia as they seek to rally voters for governor’s race
Democrats are betting the flurry of pink slips President Trump has doled out to tens of thousands of federal workers and the blowback from it will give them a boost in the Virginia gubernatorial race, as they look to rebound from a disastrous election cycle and repair their party's mangled image. Published March 5, 2025
PETA promotes potato-headed Easter, calls for spuds to replace eggs at annual White House Egg Roll
PETA wants to mash up the Easter celebration at the White House. Published March 4, 2025
Time to kill? Daylight saving falls out of favor with most Americans
Most Americans say it is time to pull the plug on daylight saving time. Published March 4, 2025
Senate Democrats raise alarm over Trump administration’s layoffs of veterans
Senate Democrats are calling on the Trump administration to provide information on how many military veterans have been caught up in its federal workforce firing spree. Published March 4, 2025
McMahon confirmation, buyout offer signal new chapter at Education Department
The Department of Education is offering employees a buyout worth up to $25,000 as part of the Trump administration's aggressive push to scale back the federal workforce. Published March 3, 2025
Education Department employees offered $25,000 buyout
The Department of Education is looking to downsize by offering employees a $25,000 buyout. Published March 3, 2025
Starmer says Europe willing to put ‘boots on the ground’ to secure Ukraine peace
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that Europe was prepared to take the lead in the defense of Ukraine, including troops and planes, but needs the "strong backing" of the United States and hopes to smooth things out after Friday's meltdown in the White House. Published March 2, 2025
Defense secretary directs civilian employees to compile list of five accomplishments
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing the civilian workforce at the Pentagon to respond to the Office of Personnel Management's request for a list of their accomplishments for the past week. Published March 2, 2025
Democrats: Putin ‘only winner’ from Trump-Zelenskyy public clash
Democrats said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is the "only winner" from Friday's fiery exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Published March 2, 2025
House speaker suggests Ukrainians vote in different leadership after Zelenskyy refuses Trump’s deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that "something has to change" if Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy continues to thwart President Trump's push for a peace deal with Russia. Published March 2, 2025
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ‘missed an opportunity’
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blew a chance to advance peace talks after he left the White House without signing a minerals deal. Published March 2, 2025
U.K.’s ambassador to U.S. calls for ‘reset’ between Ukraine, United States after White House dustup
British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson said Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy must give his "unequivocal" support for President Trump's push to end the war, insisting there must be a "very radical reset" between the two nations. Published March 2, 2025
Marco Rubio: Trump will restart talks with Ukraine when it is ready to promote ‘fair’ peace deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Trump and his administration would reengage with Ukrainian officials "when they are ready to make peace." Published March 2, 2025
MAGA troops look to build on 2024 success, set the stage for GOP dominance in key states
The races for judge of elections in Pennsylvania typically come and go with a whisper, but this year, a Trump-inspired ballot chasing group is trying to put the campaigns front and center. Published March 1, 2025
Treasury Secretary eyes U.S. Postal Service takeover of Census count
The Trump administration wants to use the U.S. Postal Service to conduct the U.S. Census. Published February 27, 2025
Opponents of Singapore firm’s contract for N.J. E-ZPass system want help from Trump to block
A New Jersey state lawmaker is looking for the Trump administration to put a hold on a nearly $2 billion deal with a Singapore-based company to operate the state turnpike's E-ZPass system because of alleged ties to the Chinese Community Party -- which the company denies. Published February 26, 2025
Ramaswamy launches Trump-inspired bid for Ohio governor, vows ‘hard change,’ ‘commonsense’ reform
Vivek Ramaswamy formally announced on Monday that he is running for governor of Ohio and touted his ties to President Trump as he sought to seize the MAGA mantle. Published February 24, 2025
Vivek Ramaswamy seeks to claim Trump mantle hours before formally launching bid for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy is hitching his wagon to President Trump in his bid to become Ohio's next governor. Published February 24, 2025
