Seth McLaughlin

White House: Trump’s ‘Wuhan Virus’ comments hurt Asian Americans

The White House said Wednesday President Trump's description of the coronavirus as the "Wuhan virus" has led to increased discrimination against Asian Americans. Published March 17, 2021

Kamala Harris seizes spotlight with Joe Biden’s future uncertain

Vice President Kamala Harris is racing across the nation promoting the coronavirus relief package and stressing the importance of getting vaccinated, giving many voters their first good look at the possible president-in-waiting. Published March 16, 2021

Trump signals his plans to field team for 2022 midterm elections

Former President Donald Trump is trying to field an army of his own for the 2022 midterm elections -- whether GOP leaders like it or not. Published March 11, 2021

Joe Biden: America can celebrate July 4th normally if everyone does their part

President Joseph R. Biden said that if every American plays their part in crushing the coronavirus then it could open the door for families to celebrate July 4 with their loved ones, and move the nation past one of its "darkest" period. Published March 11, 2021

Joe Biden says Asian-Americans hate crimes must stop

President Joseph R. Biden said Thursday the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans in response to the coronavirus must stop. Published March 11, 2021

White House pushes back against Texas Gov. Abbott’s ‘open borders’ criticism

The White House is taking issue with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's assertion that President Biden's "open borders policies" on immigration are creating a crisis at the nation's southern border. Published March 11, 2021

Illegal immigrant children set monthly record as border surge rises

President Biden's first full month in charge of the country's borders set new records for illegal immigration, according to numbers released Wednesday that showed last month was the worst February ever when it comes to illegal immigrant children. Published March 10, 2021

Roberta Jacobson: Joe Biden is ‘clear-eyed’ about border challenge

President Biden's senior official for the Southwest border on Wednesday sought to assure the public the administration has a firm handle on the surge of unaccompanied minors coming into the United States from Mexico. Published March 10, 2021

Know when to hold ‘em: Pence ‘playing his cards right’ in plotting political return

As former President Donald Trump teased his political comeback to conservatives last weekend, his one-time wingman, ex-Vice President Mike Pence, was nowhere to be found. Published March 7, 2021

Far-left enraged with ‘corporate Democrats’ vote against $15 minimum wage

Far-left activists are furious with the "corporate Democrats" that sided with Republicans against Sen. Bernard Sanders' latest push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Published March 5, 2021

Biden: ‘Rescue Plan’ bill will ‘provide relief for millions’

President Joseph R. Biden said Friday the American Rescue Plan Act making its way through Congress will help lift up millions of American - including those that are worried that their enhanced unemployment benefits will run out. Published March 5, 2021

Paul Ryan hosting fundraiser for Rep. Liz Cheney

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is hosting a fundraising event on behalf of Rep. Liz Cheney -- thumbing his nose at former President Trump's push to oust the Republican from office next year. Published March 5, 2021

Biden slams lifting of Texas mask mandate as ‘big mistake’: ‘Neanderthal thinking’

President Biden on Wednesday slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift a statewide mask mandate as a "big mistake" and the result of "Neanderthal thinking." Published March 3, 2021

Biden agrees to curtail stimulus checks in COVID-19 relief package

President Biden bowed to pressure from moderate Democrats on Wednesday and agreed to tighten the eligibility for the $1,400 stimulus checks handed out as part of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Published March 3, 2021

Mike Pence all-in on ‘election integrity’ push

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he shares the concerns of voters over the "significant voting irregularities and numerous instances of officials setting aside state election law" in the 2020 presidential election. Published March 3, 2021