Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Biden’s reelection run is not thrilling Democratic voters
President Biden has a steep hill to climb in the 2024 presidential race with a solid majority of voters saying they are not enthused about him winning another four-year term. Published May 26, 2023
Businessman Mark Cuban blames party primaries for America’s partisan woes
Businessman Mark Cuban has beef with party primaries, blaming the system for lawmakers' short-term thinking. Published May 26, 2023
DeSantis dismisses Trump’s attacks calling him an ‘establishment Republican’
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, a 2024 presidential contender, is pushing back against former President Donald Trump's attempts to label him an "establishment Republican," saying the "facts" tell a far different story. Published May 26, 2023
Hillary Clinton warns that Biden’s ‘age is an issue’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said it is fair for voters to ask questions about President Biden's age in the 2024 election. Published May 23, 2023
Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid, calls himself ‘the candidate the far-left fears the most’
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Monday formally kicked off his long-shot bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, betting there is a deep desire in the party for a happy warrior to lead conservatives into the next election. Published May 22, 2023
Approach to Russia pits ‘America First’ vs. anti-communists; Trump influences GOP stances
The modern conservative movement that cut its teeth in the Cold War with Russia is now riven by deep divisions over how to handle the Eurasian giant and its ruthless leader, Vladimir Putin. Published May 22, 2023
House Speaker McCarthy throws cold water on faltering debt ceiling negotiations
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday that the debt ceiling negotiations with the White House are "moving backward." Published May 20, 2023
Prospect of third-party White House bid stirs Democrat fears
Democrats are growing increasingly concerned about the buzz around a high-profile third-party candidate running for president in 2024 -- worried it could hamper President Biden's reelection hopes. Published May 20, 2023
Times columnist wears new Russian ban as a ‘badge of honor’
Jeffrey Scott Shapiro, a columnist and editorial board member at The Washington Times, was surprised to learn the news he was No. 467 on the list of "500 Americans" that Russia has banned from entering the country. Published May 20, 2023
Ex-Rep. Mark Walker launching gubernatorial bid in North Carolina
Former Rep. Mark Walker is running to be governor of North Carolina. Published May 20, 2023
Russian counters new sanctions by banning Obama, comedians, and journalists from the country
Former President Barack Obama, late night television hosts, lawmakers and journalists, including from The Washington Times, are among "500 Americans" that Russia has banned from entering the country. Published May 20, 2023
Biden still optimistic debt deal can get done
President Biden remains confident his administration can strike a deal with Republicans over raising the debt limit. Published May 20, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott files paperwork for 2024 GOP presidential bid
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for president. Published May 19, 2023
DeSantis warns donors Trump is not electable
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida provided a sneak peek this week into the message he plans to deploy in the 2024 GOP nomination race, telling donors former President Donald Trump is not electable because negative views of him are most likely set in stone. Published May 19, 2023
AOC warns Democrats against banking on anti-Trump coalition delivering second term for Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Democrats hoping former President Donald Trump leads the GOP into the 2024 election should be careful about what they wish for. Published May 19, 2023
Trump escalates attacks ahead of DeSantis’ campaign launch
Former President Donald Trump has launched a relentless series of attacks intended to end Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' fledgling White House run with death by a thousand cuts. Published May 18, 2023
‘Everybody likes Daniel’: Cameron’s primary win boosts GOP hopes in Kentucky gubernatorial race
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron pulled off a notable feat this week on his way to winning the Republican Party's gubernatorial nomination: scoring support from allies of both Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump. Published May 17, 2023
Democrats see ‘MAGA’ labeling of Republicans as key to victory for 2024 campaigns
Democrats are striving to make "MAGA" a badge of infamy on the political stage, injecting the label into debates on Capitol Hill and pinning it on any Republican that gets in their way. Published May 15, 2023
Trump sharpens attack on DeSantis, says he needs a ‘personality transplant’
Former President Donald Trump on Friday launched a stinging personal attack against Ron DeSantis, saying the Florida governor needs emergency surgery to fix his personality deficiency. Published May 12, 2023
Trump digs in on election fraud claims in CNN town hall
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday maintained his innocence a day after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, saying it is a "fake story" and calling his accuser a "wack job." Published May 10, 2023
