Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Donald Trump endorses Elise Stefanik’s bid to oust Liz Cheney from GOP leadership
Rep. Liz Cheney's already slim chances of hanging on to her post as House Republican Conference chair became even more remote Wednesday after former President Donald Trump and fellow Republican leaders rallied around her most likely replacement. Published May 5, 2021
Trump puts blame for ‘socialist nightmare’ on Cheney, Pence, McConnell
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Rep. Liz Cheney is on the verge of losing her seat in Congress because she isn't willing to rally behind his stolen election claims. Published May 5, 2021
Steve Scalise backs Liz Cheney ouster, endorses Elise Stefanik
Rep. Liz Cheney's future in the House GOP leadership looks to be on the rocks after Republican Whip Steve Scalise publicly came out against her and endorsed a possible replacement. Published May 5, 2021
Kevin McCarthy: GOP lawmakers ‘concerned’ about Liz Cheney’s leadership role
Rep. Liz Cheney is out to prove to House Republicans that the party can make a break from former President Donald Trump and his "stolen election" claims without sacrificing their political careers. Published May 4, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner, candidate for governor: ‘California needs a disruptor — a compassionate disruptor’
Caitlyn Jenner is casting herself as a "compassionate disruptor" and attacking "career politicians" in the ad released Tuesday opening her bid for California governor. Published May 4, 2021
Mitch McConnell: ‘We are not going to revisit the 2017 tax bills’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday Republicans are open to supporting a $600 billion infrastructure bill -- well short of President Biden's vision. Published May 3, 2021
Ex-President Trump redefines the ‘Big Lie’
Former President Donald Trump is trying to turn his critics' words against them. Published May 3, 2021
Filibuster becomes key issue for midterm Senate races
The filibuster is becoming a litmus test in the early stages of the 2022 election cycle and could prove to be a dividing line in the battle for control of the Senate. Published May 2, 2021
President Biden’s 100-day rally interrupted by ‘End Detention Now’ protesters
Celebrating the 100-day mark of his administration, President Biden traveled to Georgia to highlight his biggest accomplishments to date and thank voters there for the role they played in putting Democrats in charge of Washington. Published April 29, 2021
Jill Biden’s ‘virtual reception’ presents people inspired by new administration’s vision
First lady Jill Biden teed up President Biden's joint address to Congress with a "virtual reception" showcasing people inspired by the new administration's vision for the nation. Published April 28, 2021
DNC chairman Jaime Harrison announces plan to spend $20 million on 2022 midterms
The new head of the Democratic National Committee said Wednesday the party will spend $20 million over the next year into laying the groundwork for the coming midterm congressional elections. Published April 28, 2021
Donald Trump: 2024 presidential bid could begin ‘right after’ midterms
Former President Donald Trump says if he runs for president in 2024 he could jump into the GOP nomination race and tap a running mate "right after" the midterm elections next year. Published April 28, 2021
Trump: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has ‘zero percent chance’ of becoming president
Former President Trump says Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has no chance of becoming president in the 2024 election. Published April 28, 2021
Ted Budd jumps into North Carolina Senate race
Rep. Ted Budd said Wednesday he is running for the GOP Senate nomination in North Carolina, casting himself as an acolyte of former President Trump and fighter against the nation "becoming a woke, socialist, wasteland." Published April 28, 2021
Donald Trump rips Liz Cheney as ‘warmongering fool’
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday Rep. Liz Cheney is a "warmongering fool" and said the Wyoming Republican is refusing to rule out a presidential bid in 2024 because of her poor polling at home. Published April 27, 2021
Kevin McCarthy: ‘We believe Republicans will take the House in 2022’
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday Republicans are confident they will flip control of the House in the midterm elections next year. Published April 27, 2021
Donald Trump looms over GOP retreat as Liz Cheney pushes party reset
Republican lawmakers have gathered in Orlando, Florida, to map out their strategy for returning to power in the 2022 elections, bullish about their chances of flipping control of the House. Published April 26, 2021
Liz Cheney: GOP senators who objected to election certification should not run in 2024
Rep. Liz Cheney said Monday the Senate Republicans that led the Jan. 6 effort to object to the Electoral College results should not run for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. Published April 26, 2021
Former Rep. Doug Collins passes on 2022 run for office
Former Rep. Doug Collins said Monday he is passing on the chance to run next year for Georgia governor of Georgia or the state's U.S. Senate seat. Published April 26, 2021
NRCC says Nancy Pelosi is dragging down Democrats in competitive districts
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a liability for House Democrats from competitive congressional districts, according to the National Republican Congressional Committee. Published April 26, 2021
