Seth McLaughlin

Iowa Gov. Reynolds inks six-week abortion ban law and declares that ‘a heartbeat signifies life’

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed a six-week abortion ban into law, celebrating it at a gathering of Christian conservatives as a hallmark victory for the pro-life movement. Published July 14, 2023

Pence defends Ukraine support as way to prevent future conflicts, deter China

Former Vice President Mike Pence, seeking an opening in the crowded 2024 GOP presidential primary field, says one way to prevent the United States from having to send troops into future global conflicts is to continue providing military and economic assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia that many in his party oppose. Published July 14, 2023

Jab-averse Tucker tangles with Hutchinson over vaccine

Tucker Carlson never got the jab. Published July 14, 2023

Tim Scott walks tightrope on sending cluster bombs to Ukraine if he were president

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott refused Friday to condemn President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military assistance package -- a move that has sparked blowback from human rights activists as well as voters who fear the nation is going to get dragged into World War III. Published July 14, 2023

Running on faith: Mike Pence follows his Christian ‘North Star’ in presidential race

Former Vice President Mike Pence has faith in his faith. He is sticking with the motto "I am a Christian, conservative and a Republican, in that order" for the 2024 Republican presidential race. He is rolling it into a broader message centered on restoring America's belief in God and "bringing back humility and faith to our nation's capital." Published July 12, 2023

Tim Scott calls on America to turn back to God in new Iowa ad

Republican presidential hopeful Tim Scott is making the case in a new television ad running in Iowa that the United States will be a stronger nation if its elected leaders put more "faith in God" and in the "values embedded in the Gospel." Published July 12, 2023

Trump missing Iowa faith summit this week

Former President Donald Trump is passing up on the opportunity this week to address a gathering of Christian conservative voters in Iowa, opening the door for his rivals to make inroads with the crucial caucus constituency. Published July 11, 2023

Trump defends ‘king of Florida’ mantle against DeSantis in new survey

Former President Donald Trump is getting the best of Gov. Ron DeSantis in the battle over the title of king of Florida in the 2024 presidential race. Published July 11, 2023

Trump says President Biden ‘is not old, he is off’

Former President Donald Trump said "there is something wrong" with President Biden that goes beyond age, warning that the Democrat might not "make it to the gate." Published July 7, 2023

Trump plays the ethanol card against DeSantis on Iowa campaign trail

Former President Donald Trump warned voters in Iowa Friday that Republican presidential rival Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has been on the wrong side of the ethanol issue, and cannot be trusted to protect the state's all-important corn-fueled industry. Published July 7, 2023

DeSantis raises $20 million for presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised $20 million over the first six weeks of his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Published July 6, 2023

Pro-Pence ad knocks Trump for embracing Putin, Kim

A super PAC supporting former Vice President Mike Pence's presidential bid is out with a new TV ad criticizing former President Donald Trump for cozying up to "thugs and dictators" on the world stage. Published July 6, 2023

Ben & Jerry’s triggers boycott calls over July 4 message

Ben & Jerry's is facing calls for a boycott after the ice cream giant called on July 4 for the U.S. to return land to Native Americans. Published July 5, 2023

Rep. Allred raises more than $6 million for Senate challenge against Ted Cruz

Rep. Colin Allred has raked in nearly $6.2 million for his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas, showcasing a fundraising prowess that Democrats hope will make him a formidable challenger. Published July 5, 2023

Trump’s GOP foes bust him for ‘jailbreak bill’

Former President Donald Trump's rivals accuse him of being soft on crime in an attempt to chip away at the tough-talking front-runner's substantial lead for the Republican presidential nomination. Published July 4, 2023

Trump rallies voters against ‘Crooked Joe’ at Independence Day celebration

Former President Donald Trump kicked off the Fourth of July weekend by unleashing a torrent of criticism at President Biden in South Carolina, deriding "crooked Joe" as "grossly incompetent," "cognitively impaired," and "the most corrupt president in American history by far." Published July 1, 2023