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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

lead in Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Fort Wayne, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (credit)

Mike Pence, Tim Kaine in spotlight in vice presidential debate

Donald Trump's stumble in the first presidential debate and the rough week that followed upped the pressure on his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, to regain the campaign's footing with a strong performance in Tuesday's debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine. Published October 2, 2016

Democrat Hillary Clinton tried to get under Republican Donald Trump's skin by accusing him of coasting on his father's coattails as a businessman and saying he is a threat to the economy at the first presidential debate in Hempstead, New York. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton clash in chippy debate as policy takes back seat

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, embracing his outsider's credentials, said Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton was the candidate of the establishment and urged the country to move beyond the anti-terror and free trade policies he said have failed the country for decades, as they faced off in the first presidential debate Monday. Published September 26, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, shakes hands with moderator Lester Holt, left, as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks to her lectern during the first presidential debate at Hofstra University, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Hempstead, N.Y. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Voters unsure how either Trump or Clinton can address terror

A spate of lone-wolf attacks has thrust terrorism to the fore of another presidential election, but the candidates are deeply conflicted over the nature of the threat and voters are unsure whether any politician has the answers after 15 years of active war. Published September 26, 2016

Boxing promoter Don King (right) poses with a guest before the presidential debate Monday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump’s political circus tests conventional wisdom, shakes up electoral map

It makes sense that Donald Trump's iconoclastic presidential campaign would feature the most unique set of surrogates in political history: legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight, boxing promoter Don King and unconventional university President Jerry Falwell Jr., each of whom was wandering the press hall ahead of Monday's presidential debate. Published September 26, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures to the crowd during a rally in Roanoke, Va., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Trump faces Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton in the first of three debates Monday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Donald Trump releases white paper on economic plan

Donald Trump's campaign released a white paper Monday defending his economic vision, describing his proposal as "fiscally conservative" and saying it will not add to the nation's debt when combined with spending cuts. Published September 26, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a gathering with military leaders and veterans at the new Trump International Hotel in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump blames Clinton camp for fueling ‘birther’ issue, admits Obama born in U.S.

Donald Trump sought Friday to put the "birther" issue behind him, saying for the first time that he believes President Obama was born in the United States -- officially ending a five-year crusade that helped pave the way for the billionaire businessman's presidential run, but also has tarnished his image among voters he might need in his corner to win the White House. Published September 16, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump vague on how to pay for desired programs

Donald Trump dreams of big spending, but when it comes to paying for his plans, he's tougher to pin down -- often ending up pointing to waste, fraud and abuse as pots of money to be tapped. Published September 14, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in Clive, Iowa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump plans to push for six weeks paid maternal leave

Donald Trump tested his more liberal policy side on Tuesday, proposing federal rules requiring companies to give six weeks of paid maternity leave and vowing to expand a low-income tax credit to pay for child care. Published September 13, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in Clive, Iowa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: Clinton’s email scandal bigger than Watergate

Donald Trump said Tuesday the refusal of the tech experts familiar with Hillary Clinton's private email server to testify before Congress shows the controversy is bigger than Watergate. Published September 13, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. listens at left, as Republican vice President candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, following a meeting. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Pence: Clinton trying to distract voters from ‘deplorables’ comments

Donald Trump' s running mate Mike Pence said Tuesday that Hillary Clinton's attempts to tie the GOP ticket to former KKK leader David Duke and "people of ill motives" is a desperate move aimed at distracting voters from her slandering of their supporters as "deplorables." Published September 13, 2016

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence speaks at the Value Voter Summit on Saturday. (Associated Press)

Mike Pence attracts Donald Trump social conservative skeptics

Torn over voting for Donald Trump, social conservatives are singing hallelujah about vice presidential candidate Mike Pence, saying the Indiana governor has brought some much-needed balance to the Republican ticket and is helping them come to grips with the prospect of marking their ballots for the brash billionaire on Election Day. Published September 11, 2016