Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
In blue New Jersey, Ciattarelli woos disillusioned voters with pitch inspired by Trump, Reagan
Republican Jack Ciattarelli is taking a page from the political playbooks of Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan in his final pitch to New Jersey voters, trying to rally disillusioned constituents behind his bid for governor. Published October 9, 2025
Sherrill, Ciattarelli clash over Trump, transparency, affordability in final New Jersey debate
The final debate in the race for New Jersey's governorship revealed starkly opposing views on President Trump's first year in office. Published October 8, 2025
Republican AG Miyares says race against Democrat Jay Jones is ‘test of decency’ amid text scandal
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says his reelection campaign against Democrat Jay Jones has become a "test of decency for the commonwealth." Published October 8, 2025
Schumer’s defiant F-bomb shutdown message sparks liberal cheers
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer is embracing a bold message in the government shutdown standoff with President Trump and congressional Republicans: "No f------ way!" Published October 8, 2025
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois leaders over ICE showdown
President Trump on Wednesday called for the arrest of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of failing to protect federal immigration enforcement agents. Published October 8, 2025
Democratic Party’s shift against Israel manifests in the ascent of Zohran Mamdani in New York
Zohran Mamdani's insurgent campaign for New York City mayor is casting a spotlight on a rising faction within the Democratic Party and beyond -- one that rejects unconditional support for the Israeli government and is more sympathetic to the plight of Palestinians. Published October 6, 2025
Trump silent on Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ahead of Virginia’s gubernatorial election
On his first visit to Virginia since returning to the White House, President Trump notably sidestepped the state's closely watched gubernatorial showdown between Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger. Published October 6, 2025
Trump promises pay raises for military coming, despite government shutdown
President Trump said the government shutdown will not hinder the pay raises he is seeking for every member of the U.S. military. Celebrating the Navy's 250th anniversary, Mr. Trump blamed the shutdown on Democrats, while assuring the crowd he plans to "get our service members every last penny" of their federal funding, including the pay raises he has promised to be budgeted next year. Published October 5, 2025
Shutdown set to drag into sixth day with no signs of a breakthrough in Congress
The government shutdown enters its sixth day on Monday with lawmakers still stuck in their partisan corners and no prospect of a swift resolution. Published October 5, 2025
Gov. Newsom says he is suing President Trump over a California National Guard deployment to Oregon
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that his administration will sue President Trump over the deployment of California National Guard troops to Oregon. Published October 5, 2025
‘Sick and demented’: Trump demands that Virginia AG candidate drop out over 2022 texts
President Trump on Sunday called for Jay Jones to withdraw from the Virginia attorney-general race, citing text messages the Democrat sent in 2022 fantasizing about shooting a Republican state official. Published October 5, 2025
Trump blasts federal judge over Portland troop block; Justice Department appeals ruling
President Trump is sharply criticizing a federal judge who temporarily blocked his plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, in response to immigration enforcement protests. Published October 5, 2025
Trump chides Fox News over shutdown coverage, accuses network of going soft on Democrats
President Trump lashed out Sunday at Fox News, accusing the network of giving Democrats a platform to attack Republicans over the government shutdown and trying to be "politically correct." Published October 5, 2025
Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo frames NYC mayoral race as battle for Democratic Party’s soul
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is casting the New York City mayoral election as the epicenter of a "civil war" within the Democratic Party. Published October 5, 2025
Senate Democratic leader Schumer plays the Epstein card in shutdown showdown
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Sunday that Republicans care more about thwarting the release of the Epstein files than negotiating a compromise to end the government shutdown. Published October 5, 2025
Shutdown blame game intensifies in Washington as gridlock drags on
Partisan finger-pointing intensified as the government shutdown stretched into its fifth day on Sunday. Published October 5, 2025
