Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Paul Ryan hosting fundraiser for Rep. Liz Cheney
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is hosting a fundraising event on behalf of Rep. Liz Cheney -- thumbing his nose at former President Trump's push to oust the Republican from office next year. Published March 5, 2021
Biden slams lifting of Texas mask mandate as ‘big mistake’: ‘Neanderthal thinking’
President Biden on Wednesday slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift a statewide mask mandate as a "big mistake" and the result of "Neanderthal thinking." Published March 3, 2021
Biden agrees to curtail stimulus checks in COVID-19 relief package
President Biden bowed to pressure from moderate Democrats on Wednesday and agreed to tighten the eligibility for the $1,400 stimulus checks handed out as part of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Published March 3, 2021
Mike Pence all-in on ‘election integrity’ push
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he shares the concerns of voters over the "significant voting irregularities and numerous instances of officials setting aside state election law" in the 2020 presidential election. Published March 3, 2021
Kamala Harris silent on Andrew Cuomo scandal as Anna Ruch reveals wedding incident
Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been a champion of the #MeToo movement, isn't saying anything about the increasing number of women accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Published March 2, 2021
White House pressed on Cuomo’s role at National Governors Association
The White House dodged on the chance to weigh in Tuesday on whether New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should step down as chair of the National Governors Association because of allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Published March 2, 2021
Mike Pence missing in action as Donald Trump makes triumphant return
As former President Donald Trump teased his political comeback to conservatives this weekend, his one-time wingman, ex-Vice President Mike Pence, was nowhere to be found. Published March 1, 2021
Trump at CPAC revamps MAGA movement to fight Biden agenda
Former President Donald Trump burst back onto the political stage Sunday and refashioned his MAGA movement into a fierce opposition effort against the Biden White House and the Democratic-run Congress. Published February 28, 2021
Trump at CPAC hints at 2024 White House run
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a 2024 run for the White House, prompting cheers from the crowd here at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Published February 28, 2021
Trump tells CPAC that movement is just getting started
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday the MAGA movement he started four years ago is far from over and promised to continue to fight on behalf of his loyal followers. Published February 28, 2021
Donald Trump CPAC speech to call for GOP unity
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday is expected to call for unity in the Republican Party when he gives his first speech since leaving office. Published February 28, 2021
Kevin McCarthy bets his house on winning House GOP majority in 2022: ‘Not a chance’ of losing
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Saturday declared a Republican takeover of the House majority a sure bet in 2022, saying he'd literally bet his actual house on the election. Published February 27, 2021
Trump official Richard Grenell signals run to oust Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom
Richard Grenell, a former top official in the Trump administration, on Saturday gave the strongest signal yet that he will run to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a recall election. Published February 27, 2021
Donald Trump reigns supreme at CPAC
Former President Donald Trump has gone from reject to ruler of the roost at the nation's largest annual gathering of conservative activists. Published February 26, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott woos CPAC to bridge divide between Trump, Mitch McConnell
Sen. Rick Scott walked on stage at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference with a foot in two worlds -- straddling the divide between the Republican Party establishment and the base that is wedded to former President Donald Trump. Published February 26, 2021
Josh Hawley: ‘I’m not backing down’
Sen. Josh Hawley vowed Friday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, that he will not bow down in the face of the criticism he has faced over his decision to object to the certification of votes in the 2020 presidential election. Published February 26, 2021
Ted Cruz gets Trump treatment at CPAC: ‘Love you, Teddy!’
Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday was swarmed by fans at CPAC who showered him with adoration usually reserved for former President Donald Trump. Published February 26, 2021
Cruz jokes Orlando is nice, but not as nice as Cancun
Sen. Ted Cruz is poking fun at the backlash he has received over traveling to Mexico as a winter storm wreaked havoc on his constituents in Texas. Published February 26, 2021
Ted Cruz at CPAC pushes back: ‘Who is John Boehner?’
Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday countered the contempt John Boehner has shown for him by telling grassroots activists gathered here for the Conservative Political Action Conference that the former Republican speaker of the House is a nobody. Published February 26, 2021
Reopening facility for unaccompanied minors is ‘best option’: White House
The White House said Thursday the decision to reopen a facility in Texas to house unaccompanied immigrant minors trying to enter the country is the best available option at the moment -- citing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and the safety of the children. Published February 25, 2021