Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Mike Pence files paperwork for White House run
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork to run for president, setting up a showdown with his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Published June 5, 2023
Biden fall reignites fears on age, successor; Democratic Party downplays need for backup
President Biden's nosedive at the Air Force graduation is heightening Democrats' concerns about their Biden-or-Bust mindset for the 2024 presidential campaign, and giving would-be rivals more reason to prepare for a last-minute entry in the race. Published June 3, 2023
Senate passes bill to repeal Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
The Senate voted Thursday to torpedo President Biden's student debt relief program. Published June 1, 2023
The more, the merrier: GOP presidential field set to expand in coming days
The race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination is starting to look an awful lot like 2016 when it comes to the sheer size of the field. Published May 31, 2023
Pence plans the formal launch of his GOP presidential bid on June 7 in challenge to Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to jump into the 2024 GOP presidential race next week, setting up a clash with his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Published May 31, 2023
Most Republicans see Trump as the party’s strongest presidential candidate
Former President Donald Trump's rivals have their work cut out for them when it comes to convincing Republican voters that he is not the party's best bet to flip the White House next year. Published May 30, 2023
Sen. Manchin is on the ropes in West Virginia in a hypothetical showdown with Gov. Jim Justice
The reelection prospects of Sen. Joseph Manchin III are looking shaky in West Virginia. Published May 30, 2023
Christie allies launching super PAC ahead of likely 2024 GOP presidential bid
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's allies have started a super PAC ahead of a likely 2024 bid for president. Published May 30, 2023
DeSantis holds an edge over Trump in building GOP
Republicans currently hold the slimmest of majorities in New Hampshire's House. State GOP officials worry they won't hold on to it if former President Donald Trump is the party's presidential nominee next year. Published May 27, 2023
House Republicans probe Bank of America cooperation with FBI, DOJ investigation into Jan. 6 protest
House Republicans are calling on Bank of America to come clean over whether it shared customer information with federal investigators looking into the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Published May 26, 2023
DeSantis will consider pardoning Jan. 6 rioters and Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is open to pardoning the Jan. 6, 2021, protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol to object to former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss. Published May 26, 2023
DeSantis flashes fundraising chops with $8.2 million haul over first 24 hours of his White House bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled in $8.2 million over the first 24 hours of his bid for the GOP presidential nomination, flexing his national fundraising muscle. Published May 26, 2023
Biden’s reelection run is not thrilling Democratic voters
President Biden has a steep hill to climb in the 2024 presidential race with a solid majority of voters saying they are not enthused about him winning another four-year term. Published May 26, 2023
Businessman Mark Cuban blames party primaries for America’s partisan woes
Businessman Mark Cuban has beef with party primaries, blaming the system for lawmakers' short-term thinking. Published May 26, 2023
DeSantis dismisses Trump’s attacks calling him an ‘establishment Republican’
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, a 2024 presidential contender, is pushing back against former President Donald Trump's attempts to label him an "establishment Republican," saying the "facts" tell a far different story. Published May 26, 2023
Hillary Clinton warns that Biden’s ‘age is an issue’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said it is fair for voters to ask questions about President Biden's age in the 2024 election. Published May 23, 2023
Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid, calls himself ‘the candidate the far-left fears the most’
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Monday formally kicked off his long-shot bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, betting there is a deep desire in the party for a happy warrior to lead conservatives into the next election. Published May 22, 2023
Approach to Russia pits ‘America First’ vs. anti-communists; Trump influences GOP stances
The modern conservative movement that cut its teeth in the Cold War with Russia is now riven by deep divisions over how to handle the Eurasian giant and its ruthless leader, Vladimir Putin. Published May 22, 2023
House Speaker McCarthy throws cold water on faltering debt ceiling negotiations
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday that the debt ceiling negotiations with the White House are "moving backward." Published May 20, 2023
Prospect of third-party White House bid stirs Democrat fears
Democrats are growing increasingly concerned about the buzz around a high-profile third-party candidate running for president in 2024 -- worried it could hamper President Biden's reelection hopes. Published May 20, 2023
