Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Nancy Pelosi says House GOP is ‘the enemy within’ Congress, slams Rep. Taylor Greene
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that Congress needs to beef up security measures against "the enemy within," referring to reported threats by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and to other GOP lawmakers who have tried to bring guns onto the House floor. Published January 28, 2021
Josh Hawley defiant amid Electoral College objection backlash
Sen. Josh Hawley's current political troubles were fueled by President Trump, so perhaps it's not surprising he's now taking a page from the Trump playbook in fighting back. Published January 27, 2021
Joe Biden first 100 days goal to reopen schools opposed by teachers unions
President Biden's goal of reopening schools in the first 100 days of his administration is running into stiff opposition from one of the Democratic Party's most powerful allies: teachers unions. Published January 26, 2021
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces gubernatorial bid in Arkansas, targets ‘radical left’
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday she is running for governor of Arkansas in 2022, shaking up the race and giving voters the chance to weigh in on whether they want one of former President Donald Trump's most loyal defenders leading the state. Published January 25, 2021
Democrats question election results, voting machines
While former President Trump and his supporters have been explosively vocal about their distrust of the election system, discontent runs through a broad swath of voters from across the political spectrum. Published January 24, 2021
Senate Democrats file ethics complaint against Cruz, Hawley
Senate Democrats have filed an ethics complaint against Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley over their decision to object to the Electoral College after a violent mob stormed the Capitol. Published January 21, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene warns GOP the base is loyal to Donald Trump — not the party
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned fellow Republicans Wednesday the base of the party is "no longer loyal to the GOP." Published January 20, 2021
Joe Biden eyes executive orders as ‘common ground’ remains elusive
Joseph R. Biden's power to enact sweeping changes is constrained by the limited reach of executive action and the narrow majorities in Congress that will force him to appease the various wings of his party and work with Republicans reeling from the ugly ending of President Trump's four-year term. Published January 19, 2021
Donald Trump sets new low in presidential job approval average: Gallup poll
President Trump leaves office this week after establishing a new low in presidential job approval average. Published January 19, 2021
Donald Trump, Washington to bid bitter goodbye
Oil and water. Dogs and cats. And Donald Trump and Washington. Published January 17, 2021
Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz pressured to resign for ‘normalizing’ attack on Capitol
Sen. Patty Murray is calling on Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley to resign.The Washington Democrats said the two Republicans push to reject the certification of Electoral votes. Published January 8, 2021
Ronna McDaniel reelected as RNC chair
The Republican National Committee on Friday chose continuity over change by reelecting Ronna McDaniel as chair and Tommy Hicks as vice chair. Published January 8, 2021
Republicans rethink Donald Trump support amid Capitol siege fallout, administration exodus
President Trump said Thursday night that he is "outraged" by his supporters' attack on the U.S. Capitol and called for "healing and reconciliation," moving to stave off an avalanche of condemnation for his role in the attack. Published January 7, 2021
Mike Pence: ‘Violence never wins’ after a mob infiltrated Capitol
Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday "violence never wins" after a mob of pro-Trump protestors infiltrated the U.S. Capitol Building, forcing lawmakers to flee. Published January 6, 2021
Phil Scott, Vermont governor, Trump should resign or be removed from office
Republican Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont on Wednesday called for President Trump to resign or get the boot, accusing him of inciting the mob that breached and vandalized the U.S. Capitol Building. Published January 6, 2021
Jeb Bush faults Trump for ‘inciting insurrection’ in Capitol siege
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that following the pro-Trump mayhem in Washington, DC that President Trump should accept his loss. Published January 6, 2021
Jon Ossoff projected winner in Georgia Senate race over David Perdue
Democrats officially won control of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday when Jon Ossoff was declared the winner in his showdown against Republican Sen. David Perdue in the Georgia runoff races. Published January 6, 2021
Ivanka Trump is calling on the ‘American Patriots’ that have breached the U.S. Capitol to stand down
Ivanka Trump is calling on the "American Patriots" that have breached the U.S. Capitol to stand down. Published January 6, 2021
Georgia Senate runoffs: Democrats Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff on verge of stunning sweep
Democrats woke up Wednesday on the doorstep of pulling off a stunning sweep of two high-profile runoff races Tuesday in Georgia and flipping control of the U.S. Senate. Published January 6, 2021
Raphael Warnock declares victory in Georgia Senate runoff
Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler Tuesday in his Georgia runoff race, putting Democrats a step away from controlling the U.S. Senate. Published January 6, 2021
