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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

Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican (Associated Press) **FILE**

Tim Scott: Election offers change, not a perfect candidate

Sen. Tim Scott said Friday that voters won't have the chance to pick the perfect presidential in the 2016 election, but they will have the chance to vote to stop the policies of the Obama policies from continuing another four years. Published September 9, 2016

Donald Trump has delved deeper into policy than ever before, putting meat on the bones of his immigration, defense and education plans. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton step out of character as tight race enters home stretch

Hillary Clinton, who hasn't held a full-on formal press conference yet in 2016, is inching closer to that goal, having faced reporters several times this week in small press availabilities on her campaign plane or, as she did Thursday, on the runway outside of it. Donald Trump, meanwhile, has delved deeper into policy than ever before, putting meat on the bones of his immigration, defense and education plans. Published September 8, 2016

"History shows that when America is not prepared is when the danger is by far the greatest," Mr. Trump said at the Union League in Philadelphia. "We want to deter, avoid and prevent conflict through our unquestioned military strength." (Associated Press)

Donald Trump wants bigger military, bigger defense budget

Donald Trump called for 50,000 more Army troops, more than 70 new Navy warships, 13 new Marine battalions and nearly 100 Air Force planes, proposing a massive surge in defense spending he said is needed to stop the rise of the Islamic State and to be better prepared for other global threats. Published September 7, 2016

Former mayor of New York CIty Rudy Giuliani, wears a "Make Mexico Great Again Also" hat prior to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech during a campaign rally at the Phoenix Convention Center, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rudy Giuliani: Hillary Clinton likely lied to FBI about handling of classified information

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Tuesday Hillary Clinton's lack of understanding of how secret information got classified during her time as secretary of state is more proof that a special prosecutor should investigate the matter and the FBI should revisit its decision not to pursue a criminal case against her. Published September 6, 2016

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson (Associated Press/File)

Gary Johnson ads push Libertarian in debates

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson plans to roll out television ads in some states this week as part of a post-Labor Day blitz aimed at ensuring the former New Mexico governor has strong enough poll numbers to be invited to the presidential debates. Published September 4, 2016

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks at the National Libertarian Party Convention in Orlando, Fla., in this May 27, 2016, file photo. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Gary Johnson plans TV ads next week, looks to bolster debate hopes

Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson plans to roll out television ads in targeted states next week as part of a post-Labor Day blitz aimed at ensuring that the former New Mexico governor has strong enough poll numbers to participate in the presidential debates. Published September 2, 2016

Sen. John McCain is expected to easily win his primary race Tuesday in Arizona against a challenger who calls him old and weak.

John McCain, Marco Rubio walking tightrope with Donald Trump atop GOP ticket

Sens. John McCain and Marco Rubio are poised to win primaries Tuesday as the Republican establishment rallies to defend its embattled members against Donald Trump-style insurgents, setting up Election Day tests that could determine whether the party keeps control of the Senate. Published August 28, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Donald Trump slams Hillary Clinton for playing the race card

Donald Trump said Thursday that Hillary Clinton's attempt to cast him and his supporters as racists smacks of desperation and is intended to distract voters from how her policies have devastated minority communities and the nation's inner cities. Published August 25, 2016

Sarah Palin remains a devoted voice for the tea party movement but has lost political stock since her 2008 Republican vice presidential candidacy. Still, she insists she is more committed than ever to the cause of upsetting the party's establishment. (Associated Press)

Sarah Palin backs Donald Trump but loses political clout

Sarah Palin's latest effort to unseat a Republican leader fell short when House Speaker Paul D. Ryan cruised to a victory in his primary, easily dispatching the insurgent Mrs. Palin had backed. Published August 15, 2016