Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Jim DeMint still able to pull some weight among Senate Republicans
When he was in the Senate, Jim DeMint wasn't shy about trying to recruit conservatives he thought would buck the Republican Party establishment and gum up the collegial workings of the legislative process. Now on the outside, running the Heritage Foundation, the former senator from South Carolina may have even more levers to pull. Published September 2, 2013
Perry touts ‘Texas miracle’ to coax businesses to move to his state
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has made explicit overtures to companies in five Democrat-led states this year, urging the employers to pick up and move to Texas, where he promises they can join the "Texas miracle" economy. Published September 1, 2013
Sen. Rand Paul: Obama interested in ‘saving face’ on Syria
Sen. Rand Paul said Friday that President Obama appears to be interested in "saving face" when it comes to his pending decision on whether to approve U.S.-led military strikes against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Published August 30, 2013
George W. Bush says Obama has ‘tough choice’ on Syria
Former President George W. Bush said that President Obama has a "tough choice" to make when it comes to whether to launch a military strike against the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, who the administration has concluded used chemical weapons against citizens. Published August 30, 2013
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence calls Sen. Jeff Flake a ‘strong conservative’
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Friday that Sen. Jeff Flake is a "strong conservative," putting him at odds with some voices in the GOP who have hammered the Arizona Republican's reluctance to embrace a government shutdown in order to stop funding for Obamacare. Published August 30, 2013
Obama may go solo with Syria strike; U.S., British lawmakers voice opposition
President Obama and his top aides tried to rally support Thursday for retaliatory strikes in Syria, saying they remain convinced that the Assad regime used chemical weapons, but hopes for an international coalition took a major hit when the British Parliament voted against military action. Published August 29, 2013
Sen. Ted Cruz: Congress must have say on Syria before Obama acts
Sen. Ted Cruz joined the growing chorus of lawmakers who are calling on President Obama to follow the Constitution and to call Congress back to Washington in order to debate the nation's response before he responds to the suspected chemical attacks on citizens in Syria. Published August 29, 2013
U.K. PM Cameron loses Syria war vote
The British House of Commons rejected a proposal from British Prime Minister David Cameron that would have paved the way for British military action against Syria — effectively ending the nation's chances of getting involved in a US-led strike against President Bashar Assad's regime. Published August 29, 2013
Cameron to skeptical Brits: Syria is not Iraq
Looking to assure the public that military action against Syria would be different from the nation's involvement in the Iraq war, British Prime Minister David Cameron told the House of Commons that it is clear the situations are different because President Obama supports military action against Syria. Published August 29, 2013
Ban Ki-moon: U.N. inspectors in Syria should be allowed to finish chemical weapons investigation
The United Nations inspectors looking into the suspected use of chemical weapons by the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad are expected to finish their work before the end of the week. Published August 29, 2013
Rep. Scott Rigell: Obama should seek authorization from Congress about Syria
The pressure is building on President Obama to let Congress do its job by debating the nation's potential involvement in a strike against the Syrian government. Published August 29, 2013
Bill Clinton to defend Obamacare amid troubled rollout
Former President Bill Clinton is being tapped to defend Obamacare in a speech next week at his presidential library in Arkansas. Published August 28, 2013
Sen. John McCain calls for clear policy on Syria, warns refugees will ‘hate’ U.S.
Ramping up pressure on President Obama to lay out a clear policy toward Syria, Sen. John McCain said Wednesday the nation's growing refugee population will come to "hate" the United States if it does not do more to assist the opposition forces. Published August 28, 2013
Obama: MLK would like Obamacare
President Obama says that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. "would like" the Affordable Care Act that is set to kick in this fall and that has become a top target of Republicans. Published August 28, 2013
British P.M. David Cameron plans to push for U.N. Resolution on Syria
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans Wednesday to push the United Nation's Security Council to adopt a resolution on Syria as the United States and the international community moves closer to launching a strike against the government of President Bashar Assad. Published August 28, 2013
Chris Christie is rolling to re-election — and building big momentum for a 2016 White House run
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has undergone lap-band surgery, vetoed gun control bills and banned anti-gay conversion therapies for minors — all while touting his ability to push conservative principles in a blue state. Published August 27, 2013
Obama struggles to justify Syria attack to skeptical Americans, Congress
The White House on Tuesday began to lay out a public justification for a possible bombing of Syria, saying the nation's use of chemical weapons is a threat to U.S. interests — a scenario that opens the door to military strikes that wouldn't require authorization from Congress or the United Nations. Published August 27, 2013
Palin endorses push to defund Obamacare
Sarah Palin, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee, has thrown her support behind the effort to defund Obamacare, saying the "beast must be stopped." Published August 27, 2013
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew: Congress should raise debt ceiling quickly
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said Tuesday that Congress should act quickly to raise the nation's debt limit when it returns from its five-week summer recess. Published August 27, 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron recalls Parliament to discuss Syria response
British Prime Minister David Cameron is calling for a special session of Parliament to discuss the nation's possible involvement in a military response to the Syria government's suspected use of chemical weapons. Published August 27, 2013
