Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Newly freed Santos calls Trump commutation ‘humbling’
Former Rep. George Santos revealed Sunday that he learned that President Trump had commuted his prison sentence from fellow inmates who saw the news on television. Published October 19, 2025
Ex-Rep. George Santos says fellow inmates informed him of Trump commutation
Former Rep. George Santos said Sunday that he first learned about President Trump's commutation of his prison sentence from fellow inmates who saw the news on television. Published October 19, 2025
Trump says he is cutting aid to Colombia, accuses President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking
President Trump announced Sunday that the United States will halt financial aid to Colombia and accused President Gustavo Petro of enabling drug production. Published October 19, 2025
Speaker Johnson rips ‘No Kings’ rallies: If Trump were a king, things would be different
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday dismissed the nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump as a politically motivated spectacle, accusing Democratic leaders of using the demonstrations to shield themselves from pressure from their party's left flank. Published October 19, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Trump’s commutation of Santos’ sentence: ‘We believe in redemption’
House Speaker Mike Johnson is defending President Trump's decision to grant former Rep. George Santos clemency after he was sentenced to prison for wire fraud and identity theft. Published October 19, 2025
Text message scandal, Trump loom large in Virginia attorney general debate
Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares warned voters on the debate stage Thursday that his Democratic opponent Jay Jones' 2022 text messages show he is unfit to serve as the state's top prosecutor. Published October 16, 2025
Gambling man: Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s gross income includes Vegas windfall
Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois is a high roller, and he has the receipts to prove it. Published October 16, 2025
Obama endorses former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s gubernatorial race
Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's closely watched gubernatorial race. Published October 16, 2025
Jay Jones’ texting scandal becomes tough loyalty test for Abigail Spanberger
Forget abortion, guns and taxes -- for Virginia Democrats this fall, the new litmus test at the moment is whether they stand with or against Jay Jones. Published October 15, 2025
Rep. Seth Moulton launches Democratic primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts
Rep. Seth Moulton on Wednesday launched a primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Published October 15, 2025
Transgender issue puts Democrat Abigail Spanberger on defense in Virginia governor’s race
Virginia's gubernatorial race is highlighting Democrats' dilemma in reconciling their liberal base's demands with the views of a moderate electorate. Published October 14, 2025
Maine Gov. Mills kicks off bid to oust Republican Sen. Collins
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine officially launched her campaign for the Senate on Tuesday, setting up a potentially explosive showdown with Republican Sen. Susan Collins -- provided the Democrat wins a competitive primary. Published October 14, 2025
Trump jokes about his eternal fate: ‘I think I am not maybe heaven-bound’
President Trump joked Sunday that he might not be destined for the Pearly Gates. Published October 12, 2025
Neither side flinches as shutdown pain intensifies, thousands of federal workers lose their jobs
The government shutdown is taking a heavy toll on federal workers, with 4,000 receiving layoff notices as President Trump ratchets up the pressure on Democrats to sign off on the Republican spending plan. Published October 12, 2025
Himes calls Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug cartel boats ‘illegal killings’
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee has condemned President Trump's deadly military strikes on boats allegedly operated by narcoterrorists, calling the actions unlawful. Published October 12, 2025
Democrats praise Trump, his administration for Israel-Hamas ceasefire breakthrough
The historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has prompted an unexpected response from some prominent Democrats. Published October 12, 2025
Republicans, Democrats spar over shutdown, as workers face layoffs and missed paychecks
House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are locked in a war of words over who is to blame for the government shutdown as it entered its 12th day. Published October 12, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance criticizes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Chicago violence
Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker should "suffer some consequences" for failing to "keep the people of Illinois safe." Published October 12, 2025
Culture wars, text message controversy take center stage in Virginia gubernatorial debate
The sole gubernatorial debate between Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger quickly devolved into a fight over the disturbing text messages in which Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones speculated about killing a Republican colleague. Published October 9, 2025
Rep. Thomas Massie banks career-best fundraising haul despite Trump forces trying to oust him
Rep. Thomas Massie is turning his defiance of President Trump into dollars. Published October 9, 2025
