Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Black Republicans increase in droves; with message to Biden, speakers put identity politics to rest
A historic number of Black Americans addressing the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week are making the argument that Donald Trump has broken Democrats' decades-long lock on Black voters. Published July 16, 2024
Democrats travel to GOP convention site to raise alarm bells about conservative Project 2025
Democrats visited the heart of Trump world Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to raise more warnings about the conservative Project 2025 agenda. Published July 16, 2024
Trump surprises convention with bandaged cameo
Former President Donald Trump gave the people what they wanted at the Republican National Convention: more Donald Trump. Published July 15, 2024
MTG: Trump’s America will honor man killed in rally shooting
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia paid tribute at the Republican National Convention Monday to Corey Comperatore, the man shot and killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Published July 15, 2024
Trump taps Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as running mate
Former President Donald Trump selected Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio on Monday as his running mate, adding youth to the ticket amid voter concerns about age and the presidency, days after an assassin nearly killed Mr. Trump. Published July 15, 2024
Mitch McConnell showered with boos at the national convention
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is not winning any popularity contests at the Republican National Convention. Published July 15, 2024
Trump taps Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as running mate
Former President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate, ending months of speculation over who the presumptive Republican nominee believed would best boost his chances of returning to the White House this fall. Published July 15, 2024
Rep. Ronny Jackson says his nephew was shot at Trump rally
Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was shot Saturday in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Published July 13, 2024
Trump campaign says Republican convention will go on in aftermath of deadly shooting
Former President Donald Trump's campaign says the Republican National Convention will go on as scheduled following an assassination attempt on him Saturday. Published July 13, 2024
Rep. Steve Scalise, shooting survivor, targets ‘incendiary rhetoric’ from left after Trump shooting
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who was nearly killed by a gunman in 2017, said Saturday the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is a byproduct of Trump derangement syndrome that has infected far-left politics. Published July 13, 2024
Biden says his prayers with Trump following shooting
President Biden on Saturday night condemned political violence as "sick" after his rival, former President Donald Trump, survived an attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Published July 13, 2024
Witness spotted man with rifle ‘bear crawling’ on roof ahead of Trump assassination attempt
A Trump supporter saw a man with a rifle crawling on top of the roof of a building behind the campaign rally stage in Butler, Pennsylvania where former President Donald Trump was apparently hit by a bullet in an assassination attempt on Saturday. Published July 13, 2024
Trump survives assassination attempt amid volatile 2024 presidential race
Former President Donald Trump was injured but survived an apparent assassination attempt Saturday in which law enforcement agents shot dead a gunman, and a Trump supporter was killed, at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Published July 13, 2024
WATCH: Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania, sounds of apparent shots spark chaos during rally
Former President Trump was bloodied but escaped serious injury when apparent shots rang out while he was speaking Saturday at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Published July 13, 2024
RNC Chair Michael Whatley promises convention showcasing Trump’s strength, Biden’s weakness
The head of the Republican National Committee says the challenges confronting Democrats this election cycle run far deeper than President Biden's physical health. Published July 11, 2024
Trump at Doral rally invites Biden to golf showdown, another debate
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday challenged President Biden to a "no holds barred" debate and an 18-hole game of golf with a million dollars for charity on the line, saying he bets Mr. Biden chickens out because he has proven to be a "phony" and a "fake." Published July 9, 2024
Pence warns against pro-life ‘surrender’ in revised RNC platform
Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on delegates to the Republican National Convention to restore pro-life language to the GOP platform to erase any doubt about the party's commitment to the sanctity of life. Published July 9, 2024
Trump choice for No. 2 will reverberate in GOP for years; questions on Biden keep options open
Donald Trump is expected to accept the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention next week after he names not only his running mate but also the early favorite to be the MAGA standard-bearer in 2028. Published July 9, 2024
RNC adopts Trump-inspired platform that rolls back anti-abortion positions
Taking its cues from former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee is softening its stance on federal abortion limits. Published July 8, 2024
Joe Biden feisty at Wisconsin rally, tells Democrats he’s not quitting and he’ll beat Donald Trump
President Biden on Friday put vim and vigor in a stump speech in Wisconsin to put to bed speculation that he's thinking about quitting the race because Democrats doubt his mental and physical fitness for the job. Published July 5, 2024