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Seth McLaughlin

Seth McLaughlin, a reporter on the Politics Desk, can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com. Follow him on Twitter: @SethMcLaughlin1

Articles by Seth McLaughlin

In this March 24, 2015, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie calls on an audience member to ask a question during a town hall meeting at the Hanover Township Community Center in Whippany, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Chris Christie backs 20-week abortion ban

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a likely 2016 presidential contender, said this week that he backs a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — putting him on the same page as his potential rivals for the GOP nomination. Published April 1, 2015

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the Governor's Conference on Tourism at the La Crosse Center Monday, March 16, 2015, in La Crosse, Wis. (AP Photo/The La Crosse Tribune, Erik Daily) ** FILE **

Scott Walker dogged by dog allergies

Gov. Scott Walker apparently won't have to worry about picking the right dog or naming it — Bo? Barney? Buddy? — if he wins his White House bid in 2016. Published April 1, 2015

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat. (Associated Press)

Harry Reid defends false claims on Mitt Romney taxes in exit interview

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada gave an exit interview with a bang, defending making his false claim that Mitt Romney hadn't paid taxes, expressing pride in his reputation for pork-barrel spending, and saying he only ran for re-election in 2010 to spite his critics. Published March 31, 2015

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence holds a news conference at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 26, 2015. Pence has signed into law a religious objections bill that some convention organizers and business leaders have opposed amid concern it could allow discrimination against gay people. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mike Pence: Religious liberty law has been grossly misconstrued

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is defending his decision to sign a bill that aims to protect religious liberties, but it has sparked an intense backlash from opponents who fear it opens the door for discrimination — particularly against gays and lesbians. Published March 31, 2015

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., walks off the stage after speaking at the Iowa Agriculture Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Lindsey Graham creating buzz in Iowa, state party chair says

The head of the Iowa GOP said Monday that Sen. Lindsey Graham is creating some buzz in the first-in-the-nation caucus state and making the sort of moves that would suggest the South Carolina Republican is serious about running for president in 2016. Published March 30, 2015

FILE - This Jan. 15, 2014, file photo, a Los Angeles Police officer wears an on-body cameras during a demonstration for media in Los Angeles. A small number of Cleveland patrol officers will take to the streets Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, equipped with new city-owned body cameras, technology that officials hope will provide more accountability within the troubled department and close the gap of mistrust of police within the community. Cleveland joins a growing roster of big cities that equip officers with body cameras, including Los Angeles, which announced a plan in December to provide them to 7,000 officers. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Rand Paul backs police body-camera pilot programs

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is teaming up with a few Democrats to push a measure that would help state and local law enforcement cover the cost of purchasing or leasing body-worn cameras as part of pilot programs that will test whether the equipment could help increase public trust in law enforcement and bolster public safety. Published March 26, 2015

Sen. Dan Coats, Indiana Republican, said he doesn't want to be serving in the Senate when he is nearly 80 years old. Plenty of younger Republicans will be scrambling for his seat. (Associated Press)

Dan Coats’ Senate retirement sets off Indiana election race for seat

Sen. Dan Coats' surprise announcement Tuesday that he will not seek another term will set off a scramble among fellow Indiana Republicans looking to replace him and give Democrats another chance to eat into the Republican majority in elections next year. Published March 24, 2015