Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Jewish Democrats, led by younger voters, express rising opposition to AIPAC’s role in primaries
The Israel lobby's political muscle is facing a generational stress test ahead of the November midterms, with younger Jewish voters in particular signaling they're tired of AIPAC's involvement in Democratic primaries as support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government continues to slip. Published April 14, 2026
Far-left Democrats eye another House win to steer party — and country — in new direction
The AOC wing of the Democratic Party sees New Jersey's special election as its next chance to show it's not just winning primaries -- it's reshaping where the national discussion is headed. Published April 13, 2026
Swalwell suspends California gubernatorial bid amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor Sunday night, bowing to mounting pressure from Democratic leaders after a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women threatened to end his political career. Published April 12, 2026
Trump-backed candidate eyes opening amid Eric Swalwell scandal in California
Steve Hilton, a Trump-backed candidate for California governor, said Sunday he expects Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of the race, as the Democrat faces mounting sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women, including one charging rape. Published April 12, 2026
Ex-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on 2028 presidential run: ‘I will not’
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Sunday ruled out a run for president in 2028. Published April 12, 2026
‘This is not a partisan issue’: Pramila Jayapal backs expelling Swalwell, Gonzales from House
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Sunday she supports expelling Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from the House, saying the sexual misconduct allegations against them are bigger than party politics. Published April 12, 2026
Rep. Ro Khanna of California sticks with Democratic push to oust Trump
Rep. Ro Khanna of California is not backing off from his drive to impeach President Trump for a third time, putting him at odds with fellow Democrats who say it is a waste of time as long as they are in the minority. Published April 12, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell refuses to quit California governor’s race as sexual assault allegations mount
Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for the California governor's mansion and perhaps his entire political future are on life support after a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women. Published April 12, 2026
‘I’m going to fight like hell’: Pritzker inches toward 2028 bid at Sharpton’s NAN event
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker refused to rule out a 2028 presidential bid Thursday as he worked to strengthen his standing with Black voters, accusing President Trump of using immigration enforcement as a weapon against people of color and outlining what he called a "livability" agenda for working families. Published April 9, 2026
DNC debate exposes party rift on Israel, immigration
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin's push for party unity ran headlong Thursday into thorny and simmering internal fights over how far the party should go in condemning the Israeli government's military actions in the Middle East, the pro-Israel lobby and federal immigration enforcement efforts. Published April 9, 2026
Shapiro, Democrats blast Trump for ‘taking innocent lives’ even as Iran ceasefire takes hold
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called the U.S.-Iran conflict on Wednesday "a war of choice" and questioned whether President Trump had achieved anything meaningful, even after the two sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Published April 8, 2026
Trump’s grip on GOP voters holds strong with his pick winning Tuesday election to replace Greene
For all the talk about President Trump's sagging poll numbers, one pattern has held: he tends to outlast -- often after battering -- Republicans who cross him. Published April 7, 2026
Georgia runoff election will fill MTG’s House seat and test Trump’s clout
Voters in northwest Georgia return to the polls Tuesday to pick a successor to former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election that is also serving as the latest pulse check on how much pull President Trump still has with voters who have backed him by huge margins. Published April 6, 2026
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warns U.S. ‘very dangerously lurching into another forever war’ in Iran
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Sunday that the United States is "very dangerously lurching into another forever war" in Iran. Published April 5, 2026
GOP lawmaker says boots on the ground in Iran justified only to seize nuclear material
Rep. Mike Lawler says the only circumstance he can imagine that would justify sending U.S. ground troops into Iran would be a mission to secure the country's enriched-uranium stockpile. Published April 5, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vows to fight Trump’s mail-in voting order in court
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday called President Trump's recent executive order restricting mail-in voting "unlawful and unconstitutional." Published April 5, 2026
Sen. Raphael Warnock says clergy who call Trump God’s ‘chosen one’ are wrong
Sen. Raphael Warnock had a blunt response Sunday when asked about religious leaders who have gathered at the White House to pray for President Trump and say he was chosen by God for this moment. Published April 5, 2026
Sen. Tim Kaine open to backing Trump’s next AG pick, warns nominee to avoid Bondi’s fate
Sen. Tim Kaine said Sunday he is open to voting for President Trump's next attorney general nominee. Published April 5, 2026
Republicans, Democrats clash over Trump’s Iran war strategy during Easter weekend
The debate over President Trump's war with Iran spilled into the Easter weekend, with Republicans hailing the campaign as a major success and Democrats warning that the president's strategy risks dragging the country into another quagmire in the Middle East. Published April 5, 2026
Rahm Emanuel tests 2028 run, vows to fight Trump’s MAGA but also ‘weak and woke’ liberals
Rahm Emanuel has been telling audiences that plenty of rivals have learned the hard way what happens when they get in his way. Published April 3, 2026
