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Seth McLaughlin

Seth McLaughlin, a reporter on the Politics Desk, can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com. Follow him on Twitter: @SethMcLaughlin1

Articles by Seth McLaughlin

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House defends Neera Tanden

The White House on Thursday pushed back against the idea that it underestimated the blowback Neera Tanden would face from members of Congress in her confirmation battle over "mean tweets" from her past. Published February 25, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, walk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, on the fourth day of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Tom Cotton seeks to sink Xavier Becerra HHS confirmation

Sen. Tom Cotton, a possible 2024 presidential contender, has launched a digital advertising campaign against President Biden's pick to be secretary of Health and Human Services: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Published February 22, 2021

In this Aug. 3, 2020, file photo, a coalition of teachers, students, and families protest during a rally called National Day of Resistance Against Unsafe School Reopening Opening, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Randi Weingarten, union head, says teachers want to return to classroom

The head of the American Federation of Teachers dismissed as a "myth" the idea that teachers don't want to reopen schools, but she warned that reopening will take more taxpayer money -- putting an awkward confrontation with unions at the forefront of the Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Published February 21, 2021

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2021, file photo, traffic is sparse on the snow-covered Interstate 45 near The Woodlands Parkway following an overnight snowfall in The Woodlands, Texas. Temperatures plunged into the teens Monday with light snow and freezing rain. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)

Joe Biden could visit Texas this week

President Biden could visit Texas "as soon as this week" to show his support for the state, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. Published February 21, 2021

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks while campaigning for U.S Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) ** FILE **

Nikki Haley blames ‘liberal media’ for trying to divide GOP

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is blaming the "liberal media" for trying to "stoke a nonstop Republican civil war" after coming under fire for criticizing former President Trump over the Jan. 6 rampage at the U.S. Capitol. Published February 18, 2021

In this file photo from Oct. 6, 2020, Jane Timken, the chairwoman of the Ohio Republican Party, speaks at the Hamilton County Board of Elections during early voting in Norwood, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Jane Timken enters GOP Senate race in Ohio

The Republican race for Ohio's Senate seat is shaping up to be a battle over who can show the most affinity for former President Donald Trump and the most antipathy toward former Gov. John Kasich. Published February 18, 2021

A statue of Harriett Tubman is the centerpiece of the History Gallery at the Tubman Museum, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Macon, Ga. (Woody Marshall/The Telegraph via AP) ** FILE **

Joe Biden supports studying reparations for slavery

The White House said Wednesday President Biden supports studying reparations for slavery, but added he is taking a wait-and-see approach before going all-in on specific legislation. Published February 17, 2021