Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Illinois Gov. Pritzker condemns Trump’s immigration crackdown amid rising tensions in Chicago
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is raising alarm over what he describes as aggressive and indiscriminate immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in Chicago, claiming that U.S. citizens -- including children and older adults -- are being harassed in federal operations. Published October 5, 2025
A Trump endorsement is a bridge too far for Cuomo in New York City mayoral race
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo made it clear Thursday that he has no interest in receiving President Trump's endorsement in the New York City mayoral race. Published October 2, 2025
Spanberger, Earle-Sears battle over shutdown politics in Virginia’s gubernatorial race
The political fallout from the government shutdown has crossed the Potomac River, injecting fresh tension into Virginia's gubernatorial race. Published October 2, 2025
Democrats go all in on health care, betting it’s still a winning message for their flailing party
Democrats are making health care the centerpiece of their political comeback strategy after the disastrous 2024 elections. Published October 1, 2025
NYC Mayor Adams’ exit from race puts sharper focus on Democrats’ Mamdani conundrum
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is making life difficult for Democrats all over the U.S., but none more so than his fellow New Yorkers, who lead the party in Congress. Published September 29, 2025
Eric Adams ends reelection bid, reshaping New York mayoral race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially withdrawn from his reelection campaign, dramatically altering a race that democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has dominated. Published September 28, 2025
Sen. Fetterman, at odds with fellow Democrats, says he won’t switch parties
Sen. John Fetterman has no intention of leaving the Democratic Party -- despite growing tensions with its left wing. Published September 28, 2025
Shutdown showdown: Trump and congressional leaders face off in crunch-time talks
Congressional leaders are pointing fingers at each other ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House to avert a potential government shutdown. Published September 28, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Schumer condemns Trump justice system after Comey indictment
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Sunday that he has a deep distrust in President Trump's handling of the justice system following the indictment of former FBI Director James B. Comey. Published September 28, 2025
House Speaker Johnson: Democrats risking shutdown over health care for illegal immigrants
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that Democrats are willing to trigger a federal government shutdown in pursuit of health care benefits for illegal immigrants. Published September 28, 2025
Vance defends Comey indictment, rejects political motives
Vice President J.D. Vance on Sunday dismissed accusations that politics played a role in the indictment of former FBI Director James B. Comey, calling such claims "preposterous." Published September 28, 2025
Raffensperger labors to turn his clash with Trump into an advantage in Georgia’s GOP primary
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's run for governor will test the Republican Party's tolerance of dissent over the 2020 election. Published September 25, 2025
Virginia AG Miyares gains ground in reelection push as GOP rallies against political violence: Poll
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares' reelection prospects are gaining momentum in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, which has galvanized the Republican base. Published September 25, 2025
Vance condemns shooting at ICE facility, blames left-wing rhetoric targeting law enforcement
Vice President J.D. Vance condemned Wednesday's fatal shooting at an ICE facility in Texas, calling it a politically motivated act of violence. Published September 24, 2025
Democrats put boogeyman Trump at center of off-year election campaigns
When New Jersey lawmakers rewrote the state's election laws in the 1940s, they decided to schedule gubernatorial races for the year following presidential elections -- hoping to insulate them from national political turbulence. That hope has long since evaporated. Published September 24, 2025
Final say on trans student athlete participation should be up to their communities, Spanberger says
Virginia gubernatorial Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger says questions of whether biological men participating in women's school sports should be settled on the local level. Published September 24, 2025
Kamala Harris’ book tour sparks new round of criticism
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has crashed back onto the political scene -- and critics say crashed is the operative word. Published September 23, 2025
Disney announces Jimmy Kimmel returning to air Tuesday after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments
The Walt Disney Company announced that Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will be back on the ABC airwaves on Tuesday, days after the host was indefinitely suspended over remarks he made following Charlie Kirk's assassination. Published September 22, 2025
New York City Mayor Adams dubs Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani ‘the No.1 threat to our city’
Mayor Eric Adams says nothing should scare New Yorkers more than Zohran Mamdani. Published September 22, 2025
Zohran Mamdani pulls out of ABC’s New York City mayoral event, citing suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
Zohran Mamdani said Monday he is pulling out of an ABC-sponsored mayoral candidate town hall because the network suspended late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over comments he made about the fallout from Charlie Kirk's murder. Published September 22, 2025
