Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Randi Weingarten, union head, says teachers want to return to classroom
The head of the American Federation of Teachers dismissed as a "myth" the idea that teachers don't want to reopen schools, but she warned that reopening will take more taxpayer money -- putting an awkward confrontation with unions at the forefront of the Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Published February 21, 2021
GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson: ‘I wouldn’t’ support Trump in 2024
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he wouldn't support former President Donald Trump if he tries to make a comeback in the 2024 election. Published February 21, 2021
Union chief: It is a ‘myth’ that teacher unions oppose reopening
The head of American Federation of Teachers said it is a "myth" that teachers unions don't want to reopen schools. Published February 21, 2021
Masks in 2022? Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is possible
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is "possible" that Americans could still be wearing masks next year because of the coronavirus. Published February 21, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci: We need to keep our coronavirus guard up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the nation is not yet out of the woods with the coronavirus after seeing a decline in the average number of daily cases. Published February 21, 2021
Rep. Steve Scalise: School reopening requirement should be tied to COVID-19 relief bill
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise said the Biden administration's coronavirus relief for schools should require them to reopen for in-person instruction. Published February 21, 2021
Joe Biden could visit Texas this week
President Biden could visit Texas "as soon as this week" to show his support for the state, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. Published February 21, 2021
Kamala Harris: Women’s job losses during COVID-19 deemed a ‘national emergency’
Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday the number of women who have lost their jobs or been forced out of the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic is a "national emergency." Published February 18, 2021
Nikki Haley blames ‘liberal media’ for trying to divide GOP
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is blaming the "liberal media" for trying to "stoke a nonstop Republican civil war" after coming under fire for criticizing former President Trump over the Jan. 6 rampage at the U.S. Capitol. Published February 18, 2021
Jane Timken enters GOP Senate race in Ohio
The Republican race for Ohio's Senate seat is shaping up to be a battle over who can show the most affinity for former President Donald Trump and the most antipathy toward former Gov. John Kasich. Published February 18, 2021
Biden hasn’t ruled out canceling up to $50,000 in student debt, White House says
The White House said President Biden is still open to canceling up to $50,000 in student loan debt, but that there "are a lot of considerations at play." Published February 17, 2021
Joe Biden supports studying reparations for slavery
The White House said Wednesday President Biden supports studying reparations for slavery, but added he is taking a wait-and-see approach before going all-in on specific legislation. Published February 17, 2021
NRSC attacks Democrats on school reopening
The campaign arm for Senate Republicans is attacking Democrats over President Biden's struggle to reopen schools. Published February 17, 2021
Richard Burr’s retirement, impeachment vote fuels talk of Lara Trump Senate run in North Carolina
Sen. Richard Burr's retirement -- and the North Carolina Republican's vote to convict former President Donald Trump for inciting the Capitol rampage -- is helping to generate all sorts of buzz about Lara Trump's political future. Published February 16, 2021
Joe Biden, Democrats buck bipartisanship with ambitious agenda
President Biden's vision for the nation came into clearer focus now that a Democratic-run Washington put impeachment to bed and his administration took center stage with a policy platform touching on issues from taxes and transportation to the economy, energy and immigration. Published February 15, 2021
Mitt Romney facing possible censure in Utah: Report
Sen. Mitt Romney is facing blowback in Utah over his vote to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting the violent Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. Published February 15, 2021
Jamie Raskin: Impeachment a ‘dramatic success’ despite Trump acquittal
Donald Trump's opponents declared victory, despite his acquittal in a second impeachment trial Saturday, with Democrats claiming they have the moral high ground and the support needed to crush what remains of the former president's political movement. Published February 14, 2021
Nikki Haley splits with Donald Trump: ‘He let us down’
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is distancing herself from former President Donald Trump after serving as a loyal supporter. Published February 12, 2021
White House: ‘No decision’ yet on domestic travel bans to stop surge of coronavirus mutations
The White House won't rule out the travel restrictions into and out of Florida, California or any other state struggling to contain new coronavirus variants. Published February 11, 2021
Biden ‘eager’ to take on NRA again: White House
President Biden has refused to rule out using executive action as a way to circumvent Congress and enact tougher gun restrictions, The White House signaled Thursday. Published February 11, 2021