Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Senator: Russian invasion doomed by intelligence failure
Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine amounts to a "colossal intelligence failure" that overestimated the capability of his army and underestimated the resistance of the Ukrainian people. Published March 8, 2022
Sen. Angus King: People will support Russian oil ban, despite higher prices, if it helps Ukraine
Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that people are willing to feel an even greater pinch at the pump as long as they know the financial hit will help the people of Ukraine. Published March 8, 2022
Ukraine refugee count reaches 2 million as safe corridors are opened for evacuation
More than 2 million refugees from Ukraine have fled to neighboring countries in response to the Russian invasion, according to United Nations officials. Published March 8, 2022
Biden approval rating ticks up; majority of adults OK with his handling of Ukraine situation: Poll
President Biden's approval rating has gotten a boost following his State of the Union address and amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a recent poll shows. Published March 8, 2022
Pelosi endorses Rep. Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi waded into Los Angeles' mayoral race, tossing her support behind Rep. Karen Bass. Published March 7, 2022
Red districts top COVID-19 death charts
Twenty of the 30 congressional districts with the most COVID-19 deaths are held by Republicans, according to data collected by Harvard University. Published March 6, 2022
Far-left Democrats celebrate Texas primary that advances ‘Squad’ reinforcements
Far-left activists moved a step closer to sending the "Squad" some new members following Texas' congressional primary elections. Published March 2, 2022
Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s response to Biden address reveals far-left’s focus: ‘Our work is unfinished’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Tuesday that President Biden must revive his $1.75 trillion safety-net expansion legislation, providing a peek into the far-left's focus eight months out from the midterm elections. Published March 1, 2022
Biden warns against ‘defund the police’ movement in State of the Union
President Biden sent a clear message in his State of the Union address that he has no appetite for the "defund the police" movement, distancing himself from Democratic activists that have rallied behind the call as part of a push to rethink policing. Published March 1, 2022
GOP candidates go all out to capture electoral energy awakened by Trump
Josh Mandel is talking about former President Donald Trump in the same breath as God in his bid for the Senate. Published March 1, 2022
Jane Timken rakes in endorsements from former Trump campaign figures in Ohio Senate bid
Jane Timken picked up the endorsements of a pair of Trump campaign officials in her bid for the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Published March 1, 2022
Former Gov. Cuomo paints himself as a political victim in new ad
Former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is stepping back into the spotlight to cast himself as the victim of a political hit job, six months after his fall from grace. Published February 28, 2022
Iowa’s governor puts kibosh on Russian booze in show of support for Ukraine
Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa is showing solidarity with Ukraine by saying nyet to Russian booze in the Hawkeye State. Published February 28, 2022
Texas kicks off primary season with tests for Trump voters, far-left candidates, new voting laws
The 2022 primary cycle kicks off Tuesday in Texas, where voters are getting their first taste of new voting laws and first crack at sending a message to their parties. Published February 27, 2022
Democrats embrace President Biden’s response to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Democrats are standing behind President Biden's response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Published February 24, 2022
Colorado Democrat goes full cow pie in bid to unseat Rep. Lauren Boebert
Democrat Alex Walker made a splash Wednesday when he launched a cow pie-infused attack ad against far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert. Published February 23, 2022
Ukraine crisis shows Biden behind the curve again, critics say
President Biden finds himself in a familiar spot after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine: playing catch-up. Published February 23, 2022
Trump: People ‘will be happy’ about 2024 decision
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday people "will be happy" when they learn about his plans for the 2024 presidential election. Published February 22, 2022
Former U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan announces Republican Senate bid in Vermont
Former U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan announced Tuesday she is running to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy in Vermont, making her the most high-profile Republican in the race. Published February 22, 2022
Bloomberg: Dems headed for midterm ‘wipeout’ without ‘immediate course correction’
Former New York City Mayor and 2020 presidential contender Michael Bloomberg is warning that Democrats are in for an election-year disaster if they don't switch things up fast. Published February 22, 2022
