Seth McLaughlin

Paul Ryan calls for truce with conservatives, says Republican infighting benefits Obama

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan pleaded Wednesday for a truce with conservatives, saying bitter fighting over tactics in cutting spending or defunding Obamacare plays into President Obama's hands, and prevents Republicans from settling on a broad Reagan-esque agenda. Published February 3, 2016

Ted Cruz betting Iowa pitch will also play in New Hampshire

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz rode into New Hampshire Tuesday on the heels of his stunning Iowa caucus victory, insisting that the same message of defying the GOP establishment and promising a get-tough approach on illegal immigration will work beyond the boundaries of Iowa. Published February 2, 2016

Mike Huckabee suspends campaign

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee announced Monday that he is suspending his campaign after a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucuses, which he won in the 2008 nomination race. Published February 1, 2016

Chris Christie, Jeb Bush, John Kasich hope to rescue campaigns in New Hampshire

Having given up on a strong showing in Iowa, the three establishment governors still in the GOP presidential race spent Monday in New Hampshire, hoping to rescue their campaigns in next week's primary. Published February 1, 2016

John Kasich calls on Christie, Bush to stop ‘negative crap’ in New Hampshire

Republican presidential contender John Kasich called on his rivals for the party's nomination to stop the "negative crap" in the run-up to next week's first-in-the-nation primary in New Hampshire, which is shaping up to be a key front in the battle between the candidates angling for the establishment mantle in the race. Published February 1, 2016

Donald Trump sweep in Iowa, New Hampshire would vex Republican establishment

If things break right here -- a big if -- billionaire businessman Donald Trump is well-positioned to become the first Republican presidential candidate in almost a half-century to string together wins in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary -- a feat that would give him momentum in the race and likely lead to an all-hands-on-deck moment for the establishment wing of the party. Published January 31, 2016

Donald Trump calls Ted Cruz ‘anchor baby in Canada’

Real estate mogul Donald Trump has added a new wrinkle to his line of attack against Sen. Ted Cruz, calling the Texas Republican an "anchor baby" during a campaign stop here on Friday. Published January 29, 2016

Donald Trump: Risk of holding vets event was worth it

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Friday the risk was worth the reward of skipping the Fox News debate to hold a fundraiser -- in part because Sen. Ted Cruz, his closest rival, got "pummeled." Published January 29, 2016

Donald Trump’s New Hampshire backers praise vets rally

Less than 12 hours after Donald Trump closed out a rally for military veterans in Iowa, the New York businessman is scheduled to parachute into New Hampshire, where voters started lining hours before a campaign event and praised his decision to skip last night's debate. Published January 29, 2016

Jeb Bush tries flier campaign in New Hampshire to gain on Donald Trump

If political fliers are any indication of future success at the ballot box, then former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will lap his rivals here in New Hampshire. Published January 28, 2016

Carly Fiorina: If I were Hillary Clinton, I would have left Bill

Carly Fiorina knocked Hillary Clinton on Thursday for sticking by her husband's side despite his infidelity. Published January 28, 2016

Ted Cruz, Donald Trump one-on-one debate would benefit veterans, super PACs say

A couple of Ted Cruz super PACs say the deep-pocketed families funding their groups would be willing to donate $1.5 million for military veterans if businessman Donald Trump agrees to a one-on-one debate with the Texas Republican before Monday's Iowa caucuses. Published January 27, 2016

Ted Cruz, GOP establishment hope to stop Donald Trump in Iowa

As much as Sen. Ted Cruz says he despises the GOP establishment, for now he and they have a common goal: to stop Donald Trump, and to try to do it in Iowa, where a Trump victory could clear the way for the billionaire businessman to run the table. Published January 27, 2016

Donald Trump not participating in Fox News debate

Businessman Donald Trump threw a curve ball at his GOP presidential rivals and the rest of the political world Tuesday by announcing that he "most likely" will skip the Fox News sponsored debate Thursday in Iowa, following through on a threat that he would not take part in the final Republican showdown before the caucuses because of moderator bias. Published January 26, 2016

Donald Trump: Time for Ted Cruz to settle eligibility question or exit race

Donald Trump said Monday that Sen. Ted Cruz should either figure out whether he is eligible to be president or leave the GOP presidential race. Published January 25, 2016

John Kasich’s poll surge in New Hampshire alarms social conservatives

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's poll surge in New Hampshire has spurred conservatives to warn social issues voters to be wary of him, saying he is one of the worst champions in the Republican presidential field when it comes to hot-button issues such as education and religious liberty. Published January 24, 2016

Rubio camp jabs at Cruz over ‘fundraiser with the Washington cartel’

GOP presidential contender Marco Rubio's camp is poking fun at the "Washington cartel" catchphrase that fellow Sen. Ted Cruz is espousing on the campaign trail by pointing out that the Texas Republican is hosting a "Happy Hour" fundraiser Friday at swanky restaurant steps from the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Published January 22, 2016

Ted Cruz’s Senate colleagues reject Donald Trump’s ‘nasty’ claim, but none endorse bid

Donald Trump's claim that Sen. Ted Cruz is "nasty" and "everybody hates" him in Washington isn't ringing true with his Senate colleagues, who say he's a passionate legislator -- though they haven't rushed to embrace the Texan, either. Published January 20, 2016

The Washington Times to co-host March 10 GOP presidential debate

The Washington Times will team up with CNN to host the final scheduled debate of the GOP presidential primary on March 10, The Times and the Republican National Committee said Wednesday. Published January 20, 2016

Donald Trump gets boost from Jerry Falwell Jr. in bid for evangelicals’ support

Jerry Falwell Jr. said Monday that Donald Trump has lived his life in the spirit of Jesus Christ, giving a major boost to the billionaire businessman as he campaigned at Liberty University -- a bastion of Christian conservatism that has become a must-visit stop for GOP presidential contenders. Published January 18, 2016