Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Belly of the beast? Donald Trump returning to D.C. after frosty first term
Donald Trump says he has big plans for his once-and-future temporary home, a city that he says has deteriorated into a cesspool of crime, homelessness and corruption without him at the nation's helm. Published November 11, 2024
Baldwin survives reelection fight in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin beat back a stiff challenge from Republican businessman Eric Hovde, letting Democrats breathe a sigh of relief in an otherwise disappointing election. Published November 6, 2024
Trump seizes on ‘talk about massive cheating’ in Philadelphia, Detroit
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is sowing seeds of doubt about the election results in "Blue Wall" swing states that could make or break his chances of returning to The White House. Published November 5, 2024
Republican Jim Banks wins Senate seat in Indiana
Republican Rep. Jim Banks cruised to victory in the Indiana race to replace Sen. Michael Braun, who gave up the Senate seat to run for governor. Published November 5, 2024
Republican governor snubs Trump, votes for Harris in presidential election
Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont crossed party lines Tuesday to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, who went on to win the state. Published November 5, 2024
Donald Trump votes in Florida, predicts a ‘very big victory’
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday he feels "very confident" about his chances of defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Published November 5, 2024
Joe Rogan endorses Trump in 2024 presidential race
After welcoming Elon Musk on as a guest, Joe Rogan, who hosts a widely popular podcast, tossed his support behind Donald Trump. Published November 4, 2024
Trump says Biden-Harris administration exposed harsh reality of ‘communist philosophy’
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania that Vice President Kamala Harris has been a "disaster" for the nation and the "least talented person we have ever seen in government." Published November 4, 2024
Harris banks on keeping alive the Democrats’ abortion winning streak
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats are hoping they have done enough to tap into the pro-choice sentiment that has helped drive their success at the ballot box since the Supreme Court stripped away federal abortion protections. Published November 4, 2024
Trump closes out campaign showcasing victims of illegal immigrants
Donald Trump turned over the microphone Monday at one of his final campaign rallies to the mother of a Maryland woman who was murdered, allegedly by an illegal immigrant. Published November 4, 2024
Campaign crunch time spells star showers for Harris and rally-mania for Trump
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris barnstormed the battleground states Sunday in the final push to get supporters off the sidelines in a hard-fought race that remains a coin flip. Published November 3, 2024
Wooing voters in North Carolina, Trump says he hopes to rid of Mitch McConnell soon
Donald Trump told his supporters Sunday that he is looking forward to the day that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves the upper chamber. Published November 3, 2024
Prized ‘blue wall’ voters give divergent reasons for Harris, Trump choice at close of tight race
Voters in the "blue wall" states -- Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin -- are expected to largely determine who will be the next U.S. president, and these voters are evenly split with dramatically opposing views on the candidates and what matters in the election. Published November 3, 2024
Citing poor jobs report, Trump says the Harris economy is ‘a disaster’
Donald Trump said Friday that the economy "stinks" under the Biden-Harris administration, and a new jobs report proves it. Published November 1, 2024
Coattails test: Is this the election Trump drags down-ballot Republicans to victory?
Republican Eric Hovde has an overarching strategy in his race to win Wisconsin's Senate seat this year: Grab onto former President Donald Trump and don't let go. Published October 31, 2024
Trump dons garbage worker’s vest, jokes he may never wear blue suit jacket again
A day after President Biden insinuated that Mr. Trump's supporters were human "garbage," Mr. Trump walked off his airplane here in this midwestern battleground state sporting a garbage worker's vest. Published October 30, 2024
Harris, Trump press their advantage on opposing sides of America’s political gender divide
Donald Trump drafted NFL star Brett Favre to campaign with him in this electoral battleground and help solidify the former president's appeal with men. Published October 30, 2024
Harris, Trump in tight Wisconsin race
Days before the election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in a dead heat in Wisconsin. Published October 30, 2024
Trump tells Christian voters, ‘You are the most important people’
Donald Trump says religion is under "threat" in the U.S. and must make a comeback to make the nation stronger. Published October 28, 2024
Trump puts on a show at Madison Square Garden as Election Day nears
Former President Donald Trump cemented his image as the biggest showman in U.S. politics by bringing his Make America Great Again roadshow to the world's most iconic arena. Published October 27, 2024
