Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Richard Blumenthal expresses skepticism over possible Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un ‘meeting’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Friday President Trump's plan to sit down with North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un should be considered a "meeting" and not a "negotiation" over its nuclear program. Published March 9, 2018
Stormy Daniels’ attorney: ‘Laughable’ that Donald Trump was unaware of nondisclosure deal
The attorney for Stormy Daniels, a porn star claiming to have had an extramarital affair with President Trump, said Friday he is "highly confident" they will win the legal battle over a nondisclosure agreement that has prevented his client from talking about the alleged relationship. Published March 9, 2018
Jeff Flake set to appear in New Hampshire next week
Sen. Jeff Flake's visit to New Hampshire next week is stoking speculation over whether the Arizona Republican is flirting with launching a primary challenge against President Trump. Published March 9, 2018
NRA blasts comparisons with terrorist organizations
A spokesperson for the NRA smacked down critics Thursday who have likened the gun rights group to terrorist organizations, saying she will not be "shamed' for wanting to defend her family. Published March 8, 2018
Francis Rooney: Robert Mueller running out of time to show evidence of collusion
Rep. Francis Rooney said Thursday he believes it could soon be time for special counselor Robert Mueller to bring an end to his Russian probe. Published March 8, 2018
Michael Steele, former RNC chairman, ‘heartened’ by Florida Legislature’s move on guns
Michael Steele, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, said Thursday he is "heartened" by the action the Florida Legislature has taken to stem gun violence following a school shooting last month that left 17 dead. Published March 8, 2018
Sen. Ron Johnson warns against tariffs
Sen. Ron Johnson said President Trump's push to impose tariffs on some imports will do more harm than good and said he doesn't buy that the idea that the move is needed to bolster national security. Published March 8, 2018
Steny Hoyer: GOP is more beholden to NRA than ‘vulnerable’ citizens
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said Thursday the Florida legislature's "positive" step toward tighten gun laws contrasts with the lack of action on Capitol Hill following one of the deadliest school shootings in the nation's history. Published March 8, 2018
Claire McCaskill says NRA ‘F’ grade is off-base
Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri said Thursday that she supports the Second Amendment, despite the fact that the National Rifle Association has given her an "F" on gun legislation. Published March 8, 2018
Richard Blumenthal accuses NRA of inciting violence in gun debate
Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Thursday the NRA has gone too far with the rhetoric it has used against proponents of gun control that the group believes is peddling lies about law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment. Published March 8, 2018
Richard Cordray prefers to be called ‘Richard the Lionhearted’ in Ohio governor’s race
Richard Cordray said in the fourth Democratic gubernatorial debate in Ohio that he would like to be known as "Richard the Lionhearted." Published March 8, 2018
Majority of Americans oppose arming teachers: Poll
More than half of Americans oppose President Trump's suggestion that teachers should be armed following the mass shooting at a Florida high school, according to a new survey. Published March 8, 2018
Conor Lamb, Rick Saccone race: Special election in Pennsylvania now considered a ‘toss-up’
The special congressional election playing out in western Pennsylvania between Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone is now a "toss-up," according to the new analysis from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. Published March 8, 2018
Ted Cruz, Texas Republicans mock blue wave from Democrats
Republicans say the results in this week's primary in Texas raise serious doubts about the blue wave that Democrats are counting in the November midterm elections. Published March 7, 2018
Ted Cruz says he hopes tariffs outlined by Donald Trump don’t get implemented
Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that President Trump's plan to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could result in more job losses than gains. Published March 7, 2018
Lindsey Graham backs calls for special counsel to probe the FBI
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Wednesday that now is the time for a special counsel to launch an inquiry into FBI snooping and its handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Published March 7, 2018
Sen. Chris Murphy: GOP could get burned in election over inaction on guns
Sen. Chris Murphy said that he believes the GOP could "finally pay a price" in the midterm election because of their inaction on gun control. Published March 7, 2018
Chris Murphy concerned by how trade war will affect North Korea talks
A Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee said that he is concerned about how the timing of President Trump's tariff announcement could undermine efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear program. Published March 7, 2018
Ronna Romney McDaniel, RNC chairwoman: GOP looking to ‘defy’ historical trends in midterm elections
Ronna Romney McDaniel, the head of the Republican National Committee, is confident that the national party could "defy history" in the midterm elections, saying the GOP has a record of accomplishment to run on and Democrats are flailing around looking for a message. Published March 7, 2018
Chris Stewart: ‘Reasonable’ Democrats know there was no collusion
A Republican member of the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday that Democrats are eager to drag out the Russia probe because they think it could help them in the midterm elections. Published March 7, 2018