Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Lindsey Graham: House Freedom Caucus could be better ‘teammates’
Sen. Lindsey Graham said members of the House Freedom Caucus could be better "teammates" after learning that President Trump declared war on the group of conservative Republican lawmakers. Published March 30, 2017
Sen. James Lankford: Funding deadline will spur action on spending
With government funding set to run out next month, Sen. James Lankford said Thursday he doesn't envision a government shutdown. Published March 30, 2017
Sen. Susan Collins: American public should be confident in Senate Intelligence Committee
Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday she is positive the American public will have confidence in the findings that come out of the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russia's alleged tampering in U.S. elections - pushing back against the notion that the best way to get to the bottom of what happened is through a special prosecutor or independent commission. Published March 30, 2017
Sen. Jeff Merkley: Neil Gorsuch is ‘way outside judicial mainstream’
Sen. Jeff Merkley said Thursday he cannot envision voting to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, arguing he is too far to the right.. Published March 30, 2017
Senate Intelligence Committee member: Russia probe could take six months or more
Sen. Angus King, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he expects the panel's probe in Russia's meddling in the U.S. election to last at least six months. Published March 30, 2017
Dick Durbin: Democrats willing to negotiate on health care if repeal is taken off table
A top Senate Democrat said Thursday his party is willing to work with President Trump and Republicans on health care if they move away from their push to repeal Obamacare. Published March 30, 2017
David Bossie: Democrats attempts to link Trump campaign to Russia are ‘outrageous’
President Donald Trump's deputy campaign manager dismissed Democrats' efforts to tie the New York Republican to Russia, calling them "outrageous" and "insidious" attempts to damage the president. Published March 30, 2017
Charlie Dent: Senate should lead Russia probe: Report
Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that the Senate should take the lead in the investigation into Russia's possible interference in the U.S. election now that the House probe has become too "paralyzed." Published March 29, 2017
Louie Gohmert: Donald Trump’s anti-Freedom Caucus tweet proves ‘nobody is perfect’
Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas said President Trump's attempt to blame the House Freedom Caucus for the failure of the House GOP's health care bill shows that "nobody is perfect." Published March 29, 2017
Bernie Sanders sticks with ‘independent’ label, leaves door open to run as Dem in 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders has no plans to self-identify as a Democrat. Asked Wednesday whether he would have more credibility if he joined the Democratic Party after running for the party's presidential nomination and endorsing a candidate in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee, the Vermont independent said, "No, not necessarily." Published March 29, 2017
Obamacare popularity on the rise: Poll
The popularity of Obamacare is on the rise, following the failure of President Trump and House GOP leaders to pass a bill that overhauls the nation's health care system, according to a new poll. Published March 29, 2017
John McCain, Lindsey Graham providing Democrats cover in Devin Nunes controversy
Downplaying the idea that the criticism of Rep. Devin Nunes is a partisan witch-hunt, Democrats are pointing out that Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham have also raised questions about the behavior of the House Intelligence Committee chairman. Published March 29, 2017
Hillary Clinton criticizes Donald Trump for lack of women in his admin., defends April Ryan
Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, made a rare post-election public appearance Tuesday to promote the rights and opportunities of women and take aim at the Trump administration. Published March 29, 2017
Neil Gorsuch nomination: Liberal groups running ads against him
A liberal group that was formed to fight for the confirmation of Judge Merrick G. Garland to the Supreme Court is now trying to derail President Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. Published March 29, 2017
Senate GOP focused on averting government shutdown, likely delaying fight over border wall funding
Senate Republicans signaled Tuesday that the fight over funding for a border wall will be put on hold until after they hammer out an agreement to avert a government shutdown next month. Published March 28, 2017
Mitch McConnell: Independent commission on Russian meddling ‘not necessary’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shot down the idea of establishing an independent commission to investigate Russian attempts to influence the U.S. election, saying he is confident the Senate Intelligence Committee is up to the task. Published March 28, 2017
Susan Collins: ‘Following the House investigation is like following a mystery novel’
Sen. Susan Collins on Tuesday likened the House investigation into possible Russia interference to a "mystery novel," saying "you never know what is going to happen next." Published March 28, 2017
Paul Ryan backs Devin Nunes in Russia probe
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that he does not think that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes should step down from the panel's investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the U.S. elections. Published March 28, 2017
Lawmakers push for debate over military involvement in Afghanistan
Members of the House Armed Services Committee are calling on Congress to debate the military's role in Afghanistan, saying it is time for lawmakers to reconsider the costs associated with the nation's continued investment in the "black hole." Published March 28, 2017
Lindsey Graham: War fighters bolstered by freedom Donald Trump gives military generals
Senate Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is "very happy" with President Trump's vow to give the military the tools its need to "win" and the freedom he has given to Pentagon officials. Published March 28, 2017