Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Support for border wall surges as border ‘crisis’ intensifies
Americans are increasingly saying, "Build the wall." A majority of voters now say they want to see the government finish construction of former President Donald Trump's border wall, according to new polling from the Senate Opportunity Fund, which also found Americans itching for a tougher approach to illegal immigration than President Biden is taking. Published March 23, 2021
Jane Timken attacks President Biden on immigration
A GOP Senate candidate in Ohio released a campaign ad Tuesday attacking President Biden's approach to the southern border, accusing him of caring more about illegal immigrants than struggling Americans. Published March 23, 2021
Mariannette Miller-Meeks win over Rita Hart in Iowa faces House challenge
The "Stop the Steal" slogan is back, this time in the ongoing battle over the election result in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. House Democrats are moving full speed ahead with an investigation that could replace Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks with Democrat Rita Hart, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, is not standing in the way. Published March 22, 2021
Biden Doing ‘Fine’ After Stair Stumble
President Biden is fine after stumbling last week on the stairs to Air Force One. Published March 22, 2021
White House: Border situation is ‘not a crisis’
The White House said Monday the photos of immigrants crowded into border patrol facilities provide a snapshot of the challenge facing the nation on the U.S.-Mexico border. Published March 22, 2021
Trump endorses Hice challenge to Raffensperger for Georgia secretary of state
Former President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Rep. Jody Hice's primary challenge against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, setting up a proxy fight between the pro-Trump and anti-Trump forces in the Republican Party. Published March 22, 2021
President Harris? Biden flubs reference to VP
President Biden on Thursday accidentally gave Vice President Kamala Harris a promotion at a press conference, dubbing his No. 2 as "President Harris." Published March 18, 2021
Biden set to travel to Ohio to promote American Rescue Plan
President Biden is slated to travel to Ohio next week to highlight how the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will help to lower health care costs. Published March 18, 2021
Joe Biden caves to left in filibuster fight; Democrats put holdouts on hot seat
President Biden staked out new ground in the battle over the filibuster this week, saying for the first time publicly that he supported changing the practice to make it tougher for a minority of senators to block legislation. Published March 17, 2021
Major, Bidens’ dog, returning to White House after biting Secret Service agent
President Biden's dog Major is getting another bite at life in the White House. Published March 17, 2021
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