Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Nikki Haley tells CPAC America must be ‘strong and proud, not weak and woke’
Nikki Haley told a major conservative political gathering Friday she is running for president to "stop the downward spiral toward socialism and end the self-loathing that has taken over our country." Published March 3, 2023
At CPAC, Rep. Matt Gaetz vows to bring change to ‘deeply corrupt’ Washington
Rep. Matt Gaetz says he is on a mission to fundamentally change the federal government and usher in a new era of Republican oversight on Capitol Hill. Published March 3, 2023
MTG goes mama bear at CPAC, vows to fight to stop the ‘evil’ sex change industry
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling on grassroots conservatives to rally behind her legislative effort to stop companies from making money off "mutilating" the genitals of children. Published March 3, 2023
CPAC fires up GOP activists for 2024 with dire warnings that the left is destroying America
Conservative leaders and die-hard activists gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference rallied around the idea that the federal government, mainstream media and Big Tech companies have been "weaponized" against them as part of a far-reaching scheme to silence their voices and gut their values. Published March 2, 2023
Sen. Kennedy drops ‘truth’ bombs, laments ‘common sense is illegal’ in D.C.
Sen. John Kennedy on Thursday said "common sense is illegal in Washington, D.C." and he doesn't understand how some people roaming around the nation's capital "made it through the birth canal." Published March 2, 2023
CPAC activists cheer for impeachment of Mayorkas
Impeach Alejandro Mayorkas? Yes, please! That sentiment was on display Thursday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference event just outside Washington. Published March 2, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s election loss shines a bright light on Democrats’ crime problem
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot learned the hard way crime does not pay after voters gave her the boot, sending a clear message they are sick and tired of elected leaders who fail to keep them safe or improve the standard of living in their neighborhoods. Published March 1, 2023
Trump’s beef with Fox escalates after Murdoch casts more doubt on 2020 stolen-election claims
Former President Donald Trump's souring relationship with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News could be reaching the point of no return over his 2020 stolen election claims -- adding another layer of intrigue to the 2024 GOP presidential race. Published February 28, 2023
Biden to face 2024 primary challenge from Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson has tried to be coy about her plans, but she appeared to let her intentions slip Thursday in an interview with the college newspaper at Northwestern University. Published February 23, 2023
Buttigieg calls for more regulations in response to toxic train wreck in Ohio, shifts blame to Trump
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that the train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, demands "raising the bar on regulation." Published February 23, 2023
NTSB says operators responded to alarm with attempt to stop train before Ohio derailment
The crew of the Northfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, tried to stop the train when they heard an alarm warning that wheel bearings hit "critical" temperatures, according to a preliminary federal report. Published February 23, 2023
Trump assures community near Ohio train derailment ‘you are not forgotten,’ dings Biden for no-show
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that President Biden and his administration have turned their backs on the people of East Palestine, Ohio, in the aftermath of a train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals into the community and triggered an array of health concerns. Published February 22, 2023
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester seeking reelection in Montana
Sen. Jon Tester of Montana announced Wednesday he is running for reelection in what is shaping up to be one of the most watched races of the 2024 election cycle. Published February 22, 2023
Knocked down again: Fetterman’s debilitating post-stroke depression imperils his political future
Sen. John Fetterman's feel-good story has given way to the harsh realities of recovering from a near-fatal stroke and the difficulty of doing it on the national stage. Published February 21, 2023
Dem Sen. Fetterman checks into hospital to receive treatment for clinical depression
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who is battling the lingering effects of a stroke, has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to "receive treatment for clinical depression." Published February 16, 2023
Atlanta special grand jury investigating Trump 2020 election reports finds possible witness perjury
The special purpose grand jury tasked with investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia has found that perjury "may have been committed by one or more witnesses testifying before it." Published February 16, 2023
Nikki Haley launches 2024 campaign with calls for fresh leadership in GOP, White House
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced Wednesday she is running for president, saying it is time for a new generation of leadership and for the nation's gray-haired leaders to undergo mandatory mental capacity tests to serve in public office. Published February 15, 2023
Republican underdogs start to step in
Nikki Haley's announcement Tuesday that she is diving into the 2024 presidential race has brought the official end to former President Donald Trump's time as the sole candidate running for the GOP nomination. Published February 14, 2023
Georgia judge orders partial release of Trump 2020 election special grand jury report
The world is set to get a partial glimpse this week into the special grand jury report on the efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Published February 13, 2023
DeSantis vs. Trump fills up most of GOP field
The harsh reality confronting Nikki Haley as she prepares to launch her 2024 GOP presidential bid -- and the others that follow suit -- is that the contest has already turned into a two-person race between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Published February 10, 2023
