Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump sees Charlie Kirk’s slaying as an attack on MAGA movement
Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Trump sees the shooting death of Charlie Kirk as a direct attack against his Make America Great Again movement. Published September 14, 2025
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says shooting suspect’s boyfriend ‘transitioning from male to female’
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday that Charlie Kirk's alleged killer comes from a conservative family but held different political views and lived with a boyfriend who is transitioning from male to female. Published September 14, 2025
House Speaker Michael Johnson vows to defend Charlie Kirk’s legacy and carry forward his message
House Speaker Michael Johnson vowed Sunday to carry Charlie Kirk's message forward and defend his memory against the individuals who have celebrated his assassination and mischaracterized his legacy. Published September 14, 2025
Traditional marriage advocates sharpen message as Supreme Court eyes challenge to same-sex marriage
Suppose you think same-sex couples are the victims in the legal battle over marriage. In that case, Kate Faust says you are wrong: It is the children. Published September 5, 2025
Sliwa says Trump team isn’t pressuring him to exit NYC mayor’s race
Republican Curtis Sliwa on Thursday dismissed speculation that the Trump administration is pressing him to bow out of the New York mayoral race. Published September 4, 2025
Sen. Warner blames ‘conspiracy theorist’ Laura Loomer for undermining national security
The ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee says the Trump administration is undermining national security by taking marching orders from right-wing political influencer Laura Loomer. Published September 3, 2025
Florida’s Byron Donalds reminds gubernatorial challengers: Trump has my back
Rep. Byron Donalds is wearing President Trump's endorsement like a bulletproof vest in the Florida governor's race. Published September 3, 2025
Mamdani to headline Sen. Sanders’ ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ event
Sen. Bernard Sanders, the Godfather of the modern liberal movement, is headed to New York this weekend to join forces with Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner to become the city's next mayor. Published September 3, 2025
WATCH: House releases 34,000 pages of Epstein files
A House committee on Tuesday began uploading 34,000 pages of government documents on the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, making them available to the public following months of debate over the material. Published September 2, 2025
House plans to make Epstein files public
A top House Republican said Tuesday his committee plans to upload 34,000 pages of government documents on the investigation into sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and make them available to the public. Published September 2, 2025
Earle-Sears targets Spanberger’s record on trans issues in Virginia governor’s race
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is fighting to define former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia gubernatorial race as a far-left liberal by highlighting stances she has taken on transgender issues that have hurt Democrats at the ballot box. Published September 2, 2025
Iowa’s Sen. Ernst is serious: She’s not running
Sen. Joni Ernst made it official Tuesday: She's not seeking reelection. Published September 2, 2025
House GOP chairman to meet Epstein victims as file release vote looms
Ten victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring will meet Tuesday with a top House Republican as the GOP grapples with a looming vote to force the release of the federal government's Epstein files. Published September 2, 2025
Rep. Thomas Massie pushes forward with campaign to release Epstein files
Rep. Thomas Massie is plowing ahead with his plan to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Published September 2, 2025
Momentum builds for congressional redistricting in GOP-led states
When Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed the new Texas maps into law, the scoreboard in the redistricting battle showed a likely five-seat gain for the GOP. Published September 1, 2025
Rudy Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car wreck
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani was hospitalized Saturday after getting seriously injured in a car accident in New Hampshire. Published August 31, 2025
House Dem ‘very confident’ Congress will vote to release Epstein files
Rep. Ro Khanna is optimistic that Congress will approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and says some of the late sex trafficker's victims are slated to speak out for the first time this week on Capitol Hill. Published August 31, 2025
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warns against Trump-led Chicago ‘invasion’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Trump is planning an "invasion" of Chicago. Published August 31, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: Trump’s use of National Guard to police cities ‘not a serious approach’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to crack down on crime in the District is purely "performative." Published August 31, 2025
Ex-CDC official warns that ideology has trumped science on RFK Jr.’s watch
A former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official says ideology has taken over the federal health agency. Published August 31, 2025