Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
Musk issues warning to federal employees who do not return to office
Elon Musk said Monday that federal workers who do not return to the office will be placed on administrative leave. Published February 24, 2025
Trump administration predicts minerals deal with Ukraine will get signed this week
President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday he expects a deal to come together this week with Ukraine to give the United States access to rare earth minerals. Published February 23, 2025
Patel tells FBI employees to ignore Musk’s email on work reporting, for now
Kash Patel, the newly minted head of the FBI, is making it clear the bureau does not take marching orders from Elon Musk. Published February 23, 2025
Sen. Markwayne Mullin soft-pedals Trump’s third term remark: ‘People need to take it as a joke’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin threw cold water Sunday on the prospect of President Trump seeking a third White House term. Published February 23, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends Trump’s firing of Joint Chiefs, other military leaders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that President Trump fired Air Force Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, because he was "not the right man for the moment." Published February 23, 2025
Trump’s leaders at federal agencies rebuff Musk demand that workers justify their week or be fired
The directive that all federal employees share what work they accomplished last week or be fired is running into resistance, including from President Trump's choices to lead federal departments. Published February 22, 2025
Musk wields symbolic chainsaw at CPAC in celebration of his federal role: ‘This is awesome’
In his first appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Elon Musk waved a DOGE-themed chainsaw above his head and gushed over his role in helping President Trump dismantle the federal bureaucracy. Published February 20, 2025
