Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Border czar Tom Homan accuses Democrats of fueling chaos as ICE shooting fallout grows
White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Democrats and liberal activists are being hypocritical in their outrage over immigration enforcement, arguing they spent years refusing to help deport illegal migrants, ignoring the southern border crisis and vilifying ICE officers. Published January 11, 2026
Sen. Chris Murphy says Trump is ‘10 times more impeachable’ in second term
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is sounding open to the prospect of a third impeachment trial for President Trump if Democrats regain control of the House in November's midterm elections. Published January 11, 2026
Border czar Tom Homan not ready to classify Renee Nicole Good a ‘domestic terrorist’
White House border czar Tom Homan is tapping the brakes on efforts to label Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist" after her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, putting him at odds with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Published January 11, 2026
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Minneapolis shooting fits pattern of ICE ‘breaking their own protocols’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Sunday that last week's fatal shooting in Minneapolis is hardly the first time immigration agents have pushed into legally questionable territory. Published January 11, 2026
Noem stands by ‘terrorist’ label of ICE shooting victim, tells leaders to ‘turn down their rhetoric’
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that Minnesota's elected leaders have "lost credibility" and called on them to "turn down their rhetoric" after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. Published January 11, 2026
Gavin Newsom casting California as ‘beacon’ against Trumpism in previews of his 2028 campaign
Gov. Gavin Newsom, in his final State of the State address, said California has served as a bulwark against President Trump and the "purposeful chaos" emanating from Washington, casting his state as a "beacon" in a time of political unrest. Published January 8, 2026
Hochul, Mamdani join forces on plan to ease New York’s child care costs
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani an early boost as he tries to make good on one of his boldest promises: expanding free health care services for children across the city. Published January 8, 2026
Florida’s DeSantis targets April redistricting push
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said Wednesday that he is calling state lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special legislative session in April to draw new congressional maps -- a move that could boost Republicans' chances of flipping Democratic-held seats and help the House GOP defend their narrow majority. Published January 7, 2026
MTG blames Trump’s ‘traitor’ attack for triggering death threats, driving her out of Congress
Fresh off her final day in Congress, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday that the breaking point came when President Trump publicly branded her a traitor -- a label she says unleashed a wave of death threats that left her genuinely worried for her family's safety. Published January 7, 2026
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday abruptly ended his reelection bid, bowing out under mounting criticism tied to a fraud scandal that has rattled the state. Published January 5, 2026
Trump: ‘We’re in charge’ of Venezuela
President Trump said Sunday that the United States is effectively running the show in Venezuela -- and argued that helping rebuild the South American nation is a far different case from past U.S. nation-building efforts in the Middle East. Published January 4, 2026
Trump administration starts outlining post-Maduro strategy, keeping grip on Venezuelan oil
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. quarantine on Venezuelan oil isn't going anywhere -- at least not until the Trump administration is convinced that what's left of the government in Caracas is acting in both U.S. interests and the interests of its own people. Published January 4, 2026
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries doubts Trump can ‘run’ Venezuela any better than the U.S.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is rejecting the notion that Venezuelans will be better off now that the Trump administration is taking charge. Published January 4, 2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges Trump’s rationale for capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't buying President Trump's explanation for why the U.S. moved to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Published January 4, 2026
Sen. Tom Cotton rejects Iraq war comparison of Venezuela raid
Sen. Tom Cotton is brushing aside comparisons between the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the 2003 operation that brought down Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Published January 4, 2026
Trump to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez: Either get on board or get out of the way
President Trump has delivered a blunt message to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro: Work with Washington, or the U.S. will find someone else who will. Published January 4, 2026
Republicans battle history as Democrats eye House gains
President Trump and Republicans are staring down history, trying to stop Democrats from winning the House in midterms that rarely go the president's way. Published January 2, 2026
License fight gives Newsom another high-profile showdown with Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the year with another act of defiance toward President Trump -- and another reminder to Democrats of how forcefully he's pushed back against the administration as he eyes a possible presidential run. Published December 31, 2025
Virginia’s Youngkin eyes Washington, faces MAGA skeptics
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wraps up his term in office on Jan. 17 with an eye on the White House -- and a steep hill to climb for the MAGA faithful who aren't quite sure he's one of them. Published December 31, 2025
Democrats’ report accuses Speaker Johnson of wielding House rules to ‘rubber stamp’ Trump agenda
Democrats say House Republicans have effectively transformed themselves into a "rubber stamp" for President Trump and his wealthy allies -- and they insist they can prove it. Published December 29, 2025
