Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Times columnist wears new Russian ban as a ‘badge of honor’
Jeffrey Scott Shapiro, a columnist and editorial board member at The Washington Times, was surprised to learn the news he was No. 467 on the list of "500 Americans" that Russia has banned from entering the country. Published May 20, 2023
Ex-Rep. Mark Walker launching gubernatorial bid in North Carolina
Former Rep. Mark Walker is running to be governor of North Carolina. Published May 20, 2023
Russian counters new sanctions by banning Obama, comedians, and journalists from the country
Former President Barack Obama, late night television hosts, lawmakers and journalists, including from The Washington Times, are among "500 Americans" that Russia has banned from entering the country. Published May 20, 2023
Biden still optimistic debt deal can get done
President Biden remains confident his administration can strike a deal with Republicans over raising the debt limit. Published May 20, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott files paperwork for 2024 GOP presidential bid
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for president. Published May 19, 2023
DeSantis warns donors Trump is not electable
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida provided a sneak peek this week into the message he plans to deploy in the 2024 GOP nomination race, telling donors former President Donald Trump is not electable because negative views of him are most likely set in stone. Published May 19, 2023
AOC warns Democrats against banking on anti-Trump coalition delivering second term for Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Democrats hoping former President Donald Trump leads the GOP into the 2024 election should be careful about what they wish for. Published May 19, 2023
Trump escalates attacks ahead of DeSantis’ campaign launch
Former President Donald Trump has launched a relentless series of attacks intended to end Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' fledgling White House run with death by a thousand cuts. Published May 18, 2023
‘Everybody likes Daniel’: Cameron’s primary win boosts GOP hopes in Kentucky gubernatorial race
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron pulled off a notable feat this week on his way to winning the Republican Party's gubernatorial nomination: scoring support from allies of both Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump. Published May 17, 2023
Democrats see ‘MAGA’ labeling of Republicans as key to victory for 2024 campaigns
Democrats are striving to make "MAGA" a badge of infamy on the political stage, injecting the label into debates on Capitol Hill and pinning it on any Republican that gets in their way. Published May 15, 2023
Trump sharpens attack on DeSantis, says he needs a ‘personality transplant’
Former President Donald Trump on Friday launched a stinging personal attack against Ron DeSantis, saying the Florida governor needs emergency surgery to fix his personality deficiency. Published May 12, 2023
Trump digs in on election fraud claims in CNN town hall
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday maintained his innocence a day after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, saying it is a "fake story" and calling his accuser a "wack job." Published May 10, 2023
Civil trial verdict in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit deals another loss to Trump
A federal jury in New York found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual battery and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered him to pay $5 million, but the same jury cleared him of rape. The verdict Tuesday is the latest legal blow to Mr. Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Published May 9, 2023
Liz Cheney’s PAC to air ad warning Trump ‘is a risk America can never take again’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney's political action committee announced Tuesday it plans to run a television ad in New Hampshire warning voters that former President Donald Trump has "proven he is unfit for office" and "proven he is a risk America can never take again." Published May 9, 2023
Trump storms into ‘enemy territory’ on CNN to court skeptical voters
Former President Donald Trump is fishing for voters who have been duped by "fake news." Published May 8, 2023
Republican rivals start to pick apart Trump’s record
Republican swooning over former President Donald Trump's policies is starting to break. Published May 5, 2023
Pence warns GOP to resist the ‘lure of populism unmoored to timeless conservative values’
Former Vice President Mike Pence says the Republican Party will make gains in the 2024 election if it resists the current political trends embodied by former President Donald Trump. Published May 5, 2023
Asset or liability? VP Harris’ political skills under the gun in the 2024 presidential race
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has a new favorite target: Vice President Kamala Harris. Published May 3, 2023
Legal cases hurt Trump’s chances for White House; it’s almost as if by Democrats’ design
Former President Donald Trump's legal woes, almost as if by design, threaten to bog down his White House run. Published May 2, 2023
Trump to appear at CNN town hall in New Hampshire
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline a CNN town hall next week in New Hampshire, bringing the Republican face to face with one of the television networks he has claimed is a purveyor of "fake news." Published May 1, 2023
