Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Venezuela releases two American prisoners, signaling possible thawing of relations
President Biden announced late Tuesday that Venezuela has released two Americans who were "wrongly detained," days after a U.S. delegation had traveled to the South American nation to meet with the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Published March 9, 2022
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ‘Prince John’ attack against Biden goes viral
Rep. Lauren Boebert is going viral on social media once again after stumbling through an attempt to compare President Biden to Prince John -- an apparent reference to the antagonist from Disney's "Robin Hood." Published March 9, 2022
White House dismisses Keystone criticism as distraction amid rising gas prices
The Biden administration on Wednesday brushed aside the idea that the White House's decision to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline has fueled rising gasoline prices. Published March 9, 2022
Biden to sign executive order to study cryptocurrencies and digital assets
President Biden is slated to sign an executive order Wednesday directing the federal government to study the regulation of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currency. Published March 9, 2022
Democratic candidate for Senate offers a fix for rising prices: ‘Make more s—- in America’
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has a solution for the nation's rising inflation: "Make more s--- in America." Published March 8, 2022
Vast majority of Americans back Russian oil embargo despite expected price hikes at pump
President Biden's decision to ban Russian oil imports has the support of a vast majority of the American public. Published March 8, 2022
Liberal activists urge Congressional Progressive Caucus to back court-packing legislation
Far-left groups are calling on their progressive brethren in Congress to rally behind lingering legislation to "pack" the Supreme Court. Published March 8, 2022
Harris, Buttigieg criticized for being tone-deaf on energy
Republican and conservative commentators are accusing Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of being tone-deaf, given their recent focus on electric vehicles and not on soaring gas prices. Published March 8, 2022
Release of Guantanamo prisoner to Saudi Arabia sparks backlash among 9/11 families, lawmakers
The Defense Department has sent a Saudi prisoner at the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, back to his home country to treat mental illness. The decision has angered families of 9/11 victims and some Republican lawmakers. Published March 8, 2022
Senator: Russian invasion doomed by intelligence failure
Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine amounts to a "colossal intelligence failure" that overestimated the capability of his army and underestimated the resistance of the Ukrainian people. Published March 8, 2022
Sen. Angus King: People will support Russian oil ban, despite higher prices, if it helps Ukraine
Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that people are willing to feel an even greater pinch at the pump as long as they know the financial hit will help the people of Ukraine. Published March 8, 2022
Ukraine refugee count reaches 2 million as safe corridors are opened for evacuation
More than 2 million refugees from Ukraine have fled to neighboring countries in response to the Russian invasion, according to United Nations officials. Published March 8, 2022
Biden approval rating ticks up; majority of adults OK with his handling of Ukraine situation: Poll
President Biden's approval rating has gotten a boost following his State of the Union address and amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a recent poll shows. Published March 8, 2022
Pelosi endorses Rep. Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi waded into Los Angeles' mayoral race, tossing her support behind Rep. Karen Bass. Published March 7, 2022
Red districts top COVID-19 death charts
Twenty of the 30 congressional districts with the most COVID-19 deaths are held by Republicans, according to data collected by Harvard University. Published March 6, 2022
Far-left Democrats celebrate Texas primary that advances ‘Squad’ reinforcements
Far-left activists moved a step closer to sending the "Squad" some new members following Texas' congressional primary elections. Published March 2, 2022
Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s response to Biden address reveals far-left’s focus: ‘Our work is unfinished’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Tuesday that President Biden must revive his $1.75 trillion safety-net expansion legislation, providing a peek into the far-left's focus eight months out from the midterm elections. Published March 1, 2022
Biden warns against ‘defund the police’ movement in State of the Union
President Biden sent a clear message in his State of the Union address that he has no appetite for the "defund the police" movement, distancing himself from Democratic activists that have rallied behind the call as part of a push to rethink policing. Published March 1, 2022
GOP candidates go all out to capture electoral energy awakened by Trump
Josh Mandel is talking about former President Donald Trump in the same breath as God in his bid for the Senate. Published March 1, 2022
Jane Timken rakes in endorsements from former Trump campaign figures in Ohio Senate bid
Jane Timken picked up the endorsements of a pair of Trump campaign officials in her bid for the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Published March 1, 2022
