Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Levar Stoney, Richmond mayor, directs commission to look at removing city’s Confederate statues
Mayor Levar M. Stoney of Richmond, Va., said Wednesday he is ordering a commission to explore the possible removal or relocation of Confederate statues that now decorate Monument Avenue, saying they should be "part of our dark past and not of our bright future." Published August 16, 2017
Heather Heyer’s memorial service renews anti-bigotry campaign
Heather Heyer, the woman killed in the aftermath of clashes between white nationalists and counterprotesters, was celebrated Wednesday as a martyr in a renewed campaign to fight bigotry in the U.S. Published August 16, 2017
Heather Heyer’s father, Mark Heyer, calls for forgiveness at daughter’s memorial service
Heather Heyer's father called for forgiveness Wednesday in the wake of the bloody clashes in Charlottesville that led to her death. Published August 16, 2017
Lindsey Graham: The party of Lincoln will not become the party of David Duke
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina warned President Trump on Wednesday that his "words are dividing Americans, not healing them" in the wake of the bloody clashes in Virginia that has sparked a national conversation about white supremacists and race. Published August 16, 2017
Donald Trump tweets tribute to Heather Heyer, slain victim from Charlottesville rally
President Trump paid tribute to the woman who died in Charlottesville after a car plowed into a group of counterprotesters that turned out for a rally organized by white supremacists. Published August 16, 2017
John Kasich calls Donald Trump’s response to racial clash in Charlottesville ‘pathetic’
Gov. John Kasich of Ohio said Wednesday the clashes in Charlottesville and President Trump's response to them have been "pathetic." Published August 16, 2017
Donald Trump’s approval rating hits new low: Marist poll
A new Marist poll shows that President Trump's approval rating has plummeted to its lowest point since he took office. Published August 16, 2017
Javier Palomarez, USHCC head, stays on Trump council — for now
The head of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce described President Trump's handling of the Charlottesville events as "deplorable," but said Wednesday he plans to stay on the president's National Diversity Council -- at least for now. Published August 16, 2017
Scott Taylor: Donald Trump exhibited ‘failure of leadership’
Republican Rep. Scott Taylor of Virginia said Wednesday that President Trump whiffed in his response to the racial unrest Charlottesville, Virginia, by trying to draw a moral equivalency between the white supremacists and the counterprotesters who showed up to oppose hate and bigotry. Published August 16, 2017
Donald Trump congratulates Luther Strange and Roy Moore for advancing to runoff in Alabama
President Trump congratulated Sen. Luther Strange and for Roy Moore for advancing to a GOP runoff race in the Alabama special election to fill out Jeff Sessions' term in the Senate. Published August 16, 2017
Donald Trump: Amazon is hurting local retailers
President Trump on Wednesday took another swipe at Amazon, saying the online giant is killing local retailers. Published August 16, 2017
Charlie Baker, Massachusetts gov., dismayed by Trump’s response to Charlottesville violence
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts said Tuesday he is "deeply disappointed" with President Trump's response to the violence events that unfolded at a white supremacist rally over the weekend in Charlottesville. Published August 16, 2017
Carly Fiorina keynoting Log Cabin Republican anniversary celebration at Trump Hotel
Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is set to deliver the keynote address at a Log Cabin Republicans anniversary celebration next month at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Published August 15, 2017
Northam, Gillespie denounce neo-Nazis
Both of the major candidates for governor in Virginia say racists have no place in the Old Dominion — but Democratic nominee Ralph Northam said President Trump's response to the ugly events is also an issue for state voters. Published August 15, 2017
Ralph Northam, Ed Gillespie denounce racists, neo-Nazis
Both of the major candidates for governor in Virginia say racists have no place in the Old Dominion -- but Democratic nominee Ralph Northam said President Trump's response to the ugly events is also an issue for state voters. Published August 14, 2017
Claire McCaskill faces 2018 challenge from within Democratic Party
Sen. Claire McCaskill already was anticipating a tough fight from Republicans as she seeks a third term, but her path got even trickier this month when she found out she now faces a challenge from her left as well. Published August 13, 2017
Roy Moore up in Alabama GOP Senate primary; Strange, Brooks battle for second: Poll
Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is leading the GOP field in Tuesday's special election primary race in Alabama, according to a new poll that suggests he is well positioned to advance to a runoff race this fall. Published August 10, 2017
Danny Tarkanian, GOP primary challenger to Sen. Dean Heller, sides with Trump over McConnell
Count Danny Tarkanian among the insurgent GOP primary challengers that are siding with President Trump in his public feud with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Published August 10, 2017
Senate Conservatives Fund calls for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to be replaced
Touting President Trump's criticism of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a conservative group said Thursday the time is ripe to remove the Kentucky Republican from his leadership post for failing to deliver on campaign promises. Published August 10, 2017
Luther Strange touts Trump endorsement in new ads
Sen. Luther Strange is trying to make the most of President Trump's endorsement ahead of Tuesday's special primary election in Alabama. Published August 10, 2017
