Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Pence backs expedited federal death penalty for mass shooters
Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for expedited executions of criminals convicted of mass shootings in the U.S., saying "justice delayed is justice denied." Published April 14, 2023
Trump to address Iowa religious conference from afar
Former President Donald Trump plans to participate in the first cattle call of the 2024 GOP presidential race in Iowa -- remotely. Published April 12, 2023
Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin seeks reelection in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced Wednesday she is running for reelection in Wisconsin, boosting the Democrats' chances of defending the seat in the perennial battleground state. Published April 12, 2023
Tim Scott breezes onto 2024 stage, impresses Republican voters in tour of early primary states
Sen. Tim Scott's sunny disposition, optimistic message and unique personal biography have grabbed the attention of Republicans looking for an antidote to the chaotic and unorthodox politics of former President Donald Trump. Published April 11, 2023
Speaker McCarthy targets ‘toss-up’ New Mexico district in bid to expand GOP House majority
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's fight to expand the slim GOP majority in the House took him Monday to New Mexico, where he is appearing at former Rep. Yvette Herrell's campaign kickoff rally. Published April 10, 2023
Pro-life politics hobbled by left successfully framing abortion debate as an all-or-nothing choice
Republicans are rushing back to the drawing board for a winning message on abortion after the post-Roe scoreboard favored Democrats at the ballot box. Published April 9, 2023
Gavin Newsom hits Ron DeSantis on gun laws in new fundraising pitch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is picking a fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over gun laws to raise money for his new political action committee. Published April 7, 2023
Trump embraces old social media habits to denounce charges, attack rivals
Former President Donald Trump has taken to social media since his New York arraignment to air his grievances about the charges, accuse Democrats of weaponizing law enforcement, and hawk a $399, personally autographed book. Published April 7, 2023
Trump charges and progressive candidates’ election victories in Chicago, Wisconsin leave left elated
The political left says it is on a roll after former President Donald Trump was hit with felony charges in New York and progressive candidates racked up wins in elections in Chicago and Wisconsin this week. Published April 5, 2023
New York Rep. Bowman to MTG: Take your political ‘nonsense’ and VP ambitions back to Georgia
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York chided Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for showing up in New York City ahead of former President Donald Trump's arraignment, saying the Georgia Republican should focus on problems in her own backyard and stop stirring up trouble elsewhere. Published April 4, 2023
Courthouse spectacle magnifies America’s political fissure as pro-Trump, anti-Trump forces clash
A wild mix of reporters, activists and tourists converged Tuesday near the Manhattan Supreme Court to take in the history of former President Trump's arraignment and booking. Published April 4, 2023
MTG raises money for security amid Trump indictment protest
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling on her supporters to donate what they can to help cover security costs related to her plan to "peacefully protest the unjust political persecution" of former President Donald Trump. Published April 4, 2023
Trump grows stronger in eyes of GOP voters following indictment
Former President Donald Trump is enjoying a post-indictment bounce. Published April 4, 2023
GOP White House hopeful Nikki Haley criticizes Biden for ‘dereliction of duty’ over border chaos
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Monday accused President Biden of a "dereliction of duty" for failing to confront the chaos on the U.S.-Mexico border and vowed to restore Trump-era policies credited with slowing illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs crossing into the country. Published April 3, 2023
Sen. Kaine draws challenge from Republican Scott Parkinson
Republican Scott Parkinson announced Monday he is running to unseat Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia in the 2024 election. Published April 3, 2023
Court race loaded with politics on abortion; judge vocal about pro-choice stance
What would normally be a relatively low-key election for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has gone national as one of the candidates, Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz, has turned it into a referendum on abortion. Published March 24, 2023
Trump’s smiling mug shot wouldn’t be a political first
Former President Donald Trump could take a page from the former Rep. Tom DeLay playbook if he is arraigned on criminal charges. Published March 22, 2023
Manhattan D.A. not yet coming to arrest Trump
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday anticipated making history as the first former president to be charged with a crime. Published March 21, 2023
Stormy Daniels’ morning musing: ‘Anything exciting going on today?’
Ex-porn star Stormy Daniels is having a little fun with the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump. Published March 21, 2023
Sen. Sherrod Brown tests ability of a liberal Dem to still connect with Ohio’s blue-collar voters
Sen. Sherrod Brown enters the 2024 election cycle in Ohio with a unique distinction: He is the last liberal in Trump land. Published March 16, 2023
