Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Biden, mayors, protesters amplify calls for more gun laws, renewed ban on ‘assault weapons’
President Biden and mayors across the country on Monday called on Congress to pass a new ban on assault weapons and expand background checks. Published April 17, 2023
No lie: Embattled Rep. George Santos running for reelection
Rep. George Santos announced Monday he is running for reelection in New York's 3rd Congressional District, brushing aside concerns over fabricated parts of his biography and resume, and putting him on a crash course with state and local GOP leaders who want to see him gone. Published April 17, 2023
Mayors press Congress for assault weapons ban, expanded background checks after more shootings
Mayors from across the U.S. are calling on Congress to pass stricter gun control laws, saying more can be done to protect communities from "senseless acts of violence involving guns." Published April 17, 2023
Republicans scramble for winning message on abortion after Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe
Pro-life activists said Republicans who attack the issue head-on win elections and those who ignore or avoid the issue lose because they allow opponents to define them. Published April 16, 2023
Biden hopes for repeat victory by going back to ‘basement,’ not campaign trail
As President Biden eyes a reelection campaign, he is giving all indications of sticking with the less-is-more approach that he took in 2020 and has carried over to the White House. Published April 16, 2023
Trump vows at NRA gathering to stop Biden’s ‘war on lawful gun owners’
Former President Donald Trump vowed at the National Rifle Association gathering in Indianapolis that if elected president next year that "no one will lay a finger on your firearms." Published April 14, 2023
GOP presidential candidate calls for guns in ‘every Taiwanese household’ to prevent Chinese invasion
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is convinced that he has figured out a way to stop China from invading Taiwan: Give the Taiwanese people guns. Published April 14, 2023
N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu: GOP must be more inspirational to grow the team, win elections
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire says the GOP must move beyond crying about losing elections, and embrace a more inspirational message if the party hopes to bring more voters into the fold. Published April 14, 2023
Pence backs expedited federal death penalty for mass shooters
Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for expedited executions of criminals convicted of mass shootings in the U.S., saying "justice delayed is justice denied." Published April 14, 2023
Trump to address Iowa religious conference from afar
Former President Donald Trump plans to participate in the first cattle call of the 2024 GOP presidential race in Iowa -- remotely. Published April 12, 2023
Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin seeks reelection in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced Wednesday she is running for reelection in Wisconsin, boosting the Democrats' chances of defending the seat in the perennial battleground state. Published April 12, 2023
Tim Scott breezes onto 2024 stage, impresses Republican voters in tour of early primary states
Sen. Tim Scott's sunny disposition, optimistic message and unique personal biography have grabbed the attention of Republicans looking for an antidote to the chaotic and unorthodox politics of former President Donald Trump. Published April 11, 2023
Speaker McCarthy targets ‘toss-up’ New Mexico district in bid to expand GOP House majority
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's fight to expand the slim GOP majority in the House took him Monday to New Mexico, where he is appearing at former Rep. Yvette Herrell's campaign kickoff rally. Published April 10, 2023
Pro-life politics hobbled by left successfully framing abortion debate as an all-or-nothing choice
Republicans are rushing back to the drawing board for a winning message on abortion after the post-Roe scoreboard favored Democrats at the ballot box. Published April 9, 2023
Gavin Newsom hits Ron DeSantis on gun laws in new fundraising pitch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is picking a fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over gun laws to raise money for his new political action committee. Published April 7, 2023
Trump embraces old social media habits to denounce charges, attack rivals
Former President Donald Trump has taken to social media since his New York arraignment to air his grievances about the charges, accuse Democrats of weaponizing law enforcement, and hawk a $399, personally autographed book. Published April 7, 2023
Trump charges and progressive candidates’ election victories in Chicago, Wisconsin leave left elated
The political left says it is on a roll after former President Donald Trump was hit with felony charges in New York and progressive candidates racked up wins in elections in Chicago and Wisconsin this week. Published April 5, 2023
New York Rep. Bowman to MTG: Take your political ‘nonsense’ and VP ambitions back to Georgia
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York chided Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for showing up in New York City ahead of former President Donald Trump's arraignment, saying the Georgia Republican should focus on problems in her own backyard and stop stirring up trouble elsewhere. Published April 4, 2023
Courthouse spectacle magnifies America’s political fissure as pro-Trump, anti-Trump forces clash
A wild mix of reporters, activists and tourists converged Tuesday near the Manhattan Supreme Court to take in the history of former President Trump's arraignment and booking. Published April 4, 2023
MTG raises money for security amid Trump indictment protest
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling on her supporters to donate what they can to help cover security costs related to her plan to "peacefully protest the unjust political persecution" of former President Donald Trump. Published April 4, 2023
