Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Afghanistan craters Biden approval rating
President Biden's approval rating has plummeted amid the unfolding mess in Afghanistan, with a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll showing just 41% of voters approve of his performance in office. Published August 24, 2021
Biden’s mental fitness faces renewed scrutiny following Afghan blunder
President Biden's decision-making on Afghanistan is reviving questions about his mental fitness and ability to lead the nation at the age of 78. Published August 24, 2021
McConnell urges Biden to extend Aug. 31 Afghan withdrawal deadline
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that President Biden should extend his self-imposed Aug. 31 deadline for pulling the remaining U.S. troops out of Afghanistan. Published August 24, 2021
Biden’s ‘transformative vision,’ Democrats’ plans unfazed by meltdown in Afghanistan
The chaos in Afghanistan may have changed global headlines, but it has done little to shake Democrats from their course at home. House members return to Capitol Hill on Monday to begin advancing the party's $3.5 trillion makeover of the American social safety net. Published August 22, 2021
Trump becomes most vocal ex-president since Teddy Roosevelt: Over 400 statements since WH exit
In slightly more than 200 days since he left office, former President Donald Trump has fired off over 400 statements and press releases through his Save America political action committee and his official office as the 45th president. Published August 20, 2021
DeSantis’ mask-mandate ban put to the test by Florida schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates is being put to the test in Florida, where some school boards are refusing to comply with his order. Published August 19, 2021
Florida’s largest school district flouts Gov. DeSantis’ mask ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates is being put to the test in Florida, where the state's largest school district is refusing to comply with his order. Published August 19, 2021
John Bolton: Afghanistan failure will go down as ‘the Trump-Biden policy’
John R. Bolton says the calamitous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go down in history as "the Trump-Biden policy." Published August 16, 2021
‘Resign in disgrace’: Trump calls for Biden to step down
Former President Donald Trump called on President Biden to "resign in disgrace" as the Taliban moved to control Afghanistan in response to the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Published August 15, 2021
‘Blood on his hands’: Biden under fire over collapse in Afghanistan
The Biden administration on Sunday deflected blame for the rapid fallout from the U.S. troop from Afghanistan, racing to stem the political bleeding from the biggest foreign-policy challenge of his young presidency. Published August 15, 2021
Infectious disease expert: Yes to mask, no to ‘diaper chin’
The "diaper chin" doesn't cut it when it comes to defending against the spread of the coronavirus. Published August 15, 2021
Cheney: Biden, Trump both responsible for ‘catastrophe’ in Afghanistan
Rep. Liz Cheney said Sunday President Bidens and Trump shoulder the blame for the unfolding "catastrophe" in Afghanistan. Published August 15, 2021
McCaul: Afghanistan withdrawal will be ‘stain on this president and his presidency’
Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday that President Biden's decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan will be a "stain on this president and his presidency." Published August 15, 2021
Surge in childhood hospitalizations from delta variant ‘very worrisome’
National Institute of Health Director Francis Collins said Sunday the surge in child hospitalizations from the delta variant of the coronavirus is "very worrisome" adding that it's "heartbreaking" to see the political pushback against requiring masks in schools. Published August 15, 2021
Pompeo: ‘Pathetic’ for Biden to blame Trump for crisis in Kabul
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that it is "pathetic" for President Biden to try to blame former President Trump for the unraveling mess in Afghanistan, and said the administration should "crush" the Taliban forces trying to take over Kabul. Published August 15, 2021
Trump-McConnell rift widens over infrastructure deal
Former President Donald Trump, who for months has belittled Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as "gutless" and an "old owl," has kicked his complaints into overdrive now that the Senate's top Republican helped pass an infrastructure bill through the chamber. Published August 11, 2021
Gun control groups kick off ‘Demand a Seat’ initiative
Gun control groups are launching a new "Demand a Seat" program to recruit gun violence survivors and activists to run for elected office and get more engaged in politics. Published August 10, 2021
Democrats kick off 10-state ‘Build Back Better’ bus tour to bolster Biden agenda
The Democratic National Committee is launching a 10-state "Build Back Better" bus tour Thursday to tout what the party sees as the success President Biden and Democrats have had passing legislation to create jobs, cut taxes for the middle class and lower health care costs. Published August 10, 2021
Republicans face uphill fight as battle for the Senate heats up
Republicans are well-positioned to flip control of the House next year, but the battle for the Senate is shaping up to be more of a dogfight, political analysts say. Published August 9, 2021
Trump political brand takes a beating, but experts say it’s still the gold standard for GOP
Former President Donald Trump's brand -- the political superstar persona that fills stadiums and upstages the Republican Party -- is showing signs of weakening. Published July 30, 2021
