Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
Trump grows stronger in eyes of GOP voters following indictment
Former President Donald Trump is enjoying a post-indictment bounce. Published April 4, 2023
GOP White House hopeful Nikki Haley criticizes Biden for ‘dereliction of duty’ over border chaos
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Monday accused President Biden of a "dereliction of duty" for failing to confront the chaos on the U.S.-Mexico border and vowed to restore Trump-era policies credited with slowing illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs crossing into the country. Published April 3, 2023
Sen. Kaine draws challenge from Republican Scott Parkinson
Republican Scott Parkinson announced Monday he is running to unseat Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia in the 2024 election. Published April 3, 2023
Court race loaded with politics on abortion; judge vocal about pro-choice stance
What would normally be a relatively low-key election for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has gone national as one of the candidates, Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz, has turned it into a referendum on abortion. Published March 24, 2023
Trump’s smiling mug shot wouldn’t be a political first
Former President Donald Trump could take a page from the former Rep. Tom DeLay playbook if he is arraigned on criminal charges. Published March 22, 2023
Manhattan D.A. not yet coming to arrest Trump
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday anticipated making history as the first former president to be charged with a crime. Published March 21, 2023
Stormy Daniels’ morning musing: ‘Anything exciting going on today?’
Ex-porn star Stormy Daniels is having a little fun with the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump. Published March 21, 2023
Sen. Sherrod Brown tests ability of a liberal Dem to still connect with Ohio’s blue-collar voters
Sen. Sherrod Brown enters the 2024 election cycle in Ohio with a unique distinction: He is the last liberal in Trump land. Published March 16, 2023
Vice President Harris snubs Elizabeth Warren’s attempt to apologize
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is failing to get back into the good graces of Vice President Kamala Harris after refusing to commit to the idea of President Biden keeping his VP on the ticket in 2024. Published March 13, 2023
Norfolk Southern president vows help for derailment victims but hedges on new rail safety laws
Norfolk Southern Railway President Alan Shaw when testifying to a Senate panel on Thursday refused to commit to backing bipartisan legislation by Ohio's two senators that would impose new regulations on the rail industry, including new procedures for carrying hazardous materials. Published March 9, 2023
Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes, testifies his company will clean derailment site
The head of Norfolk Southern Railway on Thursday said that following the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the company is "determined to make this right." Published March 9, 2023
Anonymous no more, Schlapp’s accuser comes forward, vows to forge ahead with sexual battery lawsuit
The man who has accused Matt Schlapp of making unwanted sexual advances has come forward to identify himself after a judge said he could not anonymously pursue a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the American Conservative Union president. Published March 8, 2023
Bad blood between Trump, Fox News colors 2024 presidential race
The beef between former President Donald Trump and Fox News is getting ugly and is leaving an indelible mark on the early jockeying of the 2024 presidential race. Published March 6, 2023
Trump supporters at CPAC say Biden woes enlighten Americans
Former President Donald Trump's loyal band of supporters have brushed aside his recent electoral struggles and are hankering to go back to the future in 2024, saying American voters now know how good they had it and what they've been missing. Published March 5, 2023
Trump casts the 2024 election as ‘the final battle’
Former President Donald Trump said the fate of the nation is on the line in the 2024 election, framing the race for the White House as a day of reckoning. Published March 4, 2023
Trump wants China to pay for trillions of dollars in damages from COVID-19
Former President Donald Trump wants China to pay back the U.S. and the rest of the world for unleashing the novel coronavirus that destroyed lives and wreaked economic havoc around the globe. Published March 4, 2023
Trump won’t commit to the Republican National Committee’s loyalty pledge
Former President Donald Trump refused to commit to signing a pledge to support the GOP's ultimate presidential nominee, setting up a potential clash with the Republican National Committee. Published March 4, 2023
