Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
House GOP boots Liz Cheney from leadership post
Rep. Liz Cheney emerged from her ouster as the Republican Conference chair on Wednesday as the latest casualty of conservatives who've stood up to former President Donald Trump since he crashed onto the political scene in 2015. Published May 12, 2021
Donald Trump celebrates Liz Cheney’s likely ouster from GOP leadership
Former President Trump is cheering on the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as House GOP conference chair. Published May 12, 2021
House GOP primed for Cheney vs. Stefanik smackdown: ‘These internal conflicts need to be resolved’
House Republicans on Wednesday are poised to vote to remove Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming as House GOP conference chair. Published May 11, 2021
Election audit in Arizona becomes ‘black swan’ event
The recount has generated a slew of colorful headlines about election-rigging conspiracy theories about bamboo ballots, death threats, ultraviolet rays and spy planes -- raising questions over whether the effort is driving away GOP voters who believe President Biden defeated former President Trump fair and square. Published May 11, 2021
Mitt Romney: Expelling Liz Cheney will drive away voters
Sen. Mitt Romney warned Monday removing Rep. Liz Cheney from GOP leadership in the House will drive voters away from the Republican Party. Published May 10, 2021
Trump praises Josh Hawley’s new book slamming Big Tech companies
Donald Trump is digging Sen. Josh Hawley's new book, "The Tyranny of Big Tech," which the former praised for bashing "the terrible Big Tech companies and their attempt to ruin our country." Published May 7, 2021
Biden: Jobs report shows country is on the ‘right track’
President Biden said Friday the latest jobs report shows the nation is on the right track but that the federal government must do more to lift up families and the working class. Published May 7, 2021
Joe Biden still planning June meeting with Vladimir Putin
President Biden said Friday he still plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite the recent buildup of his troops on the Ukrainian border. Published May 7, 2021
Elise Stefanik eager to boot Liz Cheney from leadership post
Rep. Elise Stefanik is on the verge of becoming a household name. The 36-year-old New York Republican has emerged seemingly overnight as the preferred pick to replace embattled Rep. Liz Cheney as chair of the House Republican Conference. Published May 5, 2021
Liz Cheney: GOP at ‘turning point,’ must reject ‘Trump cult of personality’
Rep. Liz Cheney said Wednesday the GOP is at a "turning point" and warned that embracing former President Trump's lies about the 2020 election will "do profound long-term damage to our party and our country." Published May 5, 2021
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
