Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Ilhan Omar underperformed Joe Biden in her district more than any Democrat incumbent
Rep. Ilhan Omar is among the far-left members of Congress demanding that presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden steer clear of nominating a "deficit hawk" to lead the White House budget office. Published November 25, 2020
Tom Cotton warns against Joe Biden’s ‘amnesty’ agenda
Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said Wednesday presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden is poised to push an amnesty bill that will lead to a "surge" of immigrants rushing to get into the United States. Published November 25, 2020
Georgia election fraud claims fuel GOP fears of losing Senate
Charges of election fraud by President Trump and his legal advisers are tripping up Republicans in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoffs and stoking fears that the GOP majority in the upper chamber could be put at risk. Published November 24, 2020
David Perdue: Georgia is the last line of defense against ‘radical’ Democrats
Sen. David Perdue sought to nationalize his reelection fight Tuesday by urging voters to recognize that the two Senate races in Georgia are the last line of defense against a "liberal, radical, socialist agenda" and inviting a national television audience to donate to his bid. Published November 24, 2020
Jerome Adams, surgeon general: ‘We need to be very cognizant of the severity of the moment’
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Tuesday urged people to be cautious over the Thanksgiving holiday to help stop the recent surge in coronavirus cases. Published November 24, 2020
Jonathan Turley, law professor: Allowing Biden transition is ‘right thing to do’
Prominent law professor Jonathan Turley said Tuesday he agreed with the Trump administration's decision to allow the transition to begin for presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden but said that doesn't mean President Trump's legal team is done fighting to overturn election results. Published November 24, 2020
Jaime Harrison lobbying for top job at DNC
Former Senate candidate Jaime Harrison said Tuesday that if presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden wants him to lead the Democratic National Committee, then he is ready to do the job. Published November 24, 2020
Donald Trump easily top choice of GOP voters in 2024: Poll
More than half of Republicans would back President Trump if he runs for president in 2024, according to a recent poll. Published November 24, 2020
Janet Yellen tabbed by Biden to run Treasury Department
Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden plans to nominate Janet Yellen, the former chair of the Federal Reserve, to lead the Treasury Department, according to news reports. Published November 23, 2020
Joe Biden announces national security and foreign policy picks
Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden is turning to some familiar faces from the Obama administration as he looks to fill out a national security and foreign policy team that is "ready on Day One to help me reclaim America's seat at the head of the table." Published November 23, 2020
Trump plotting his ultimate revenge: Getting the last laugh in 2024
President Trump, despite publicly declaring he won the Nov. 3 election, is privately telling people he plans on running again for president in 2024, The Washington Times has learned. Published November 22, 2020
Pelosi dubs President Trump ‘psychopathic nut’: report
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Trump is a "psychopathic nut." Published November 20, 2020
Biden mulling Merrick Garland for AG: report
Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden is considering tapping Merrick Garland as attorney general. Published November 20, 2020
GOP realized ‘if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em’ as they pivot to Dem tactic of ballot harvesting
After being pummeled in California in the 2018 congressional elections, thanks in large part to ballot harvesting, Republicans embraced the tactic this year. It is legal in the state to put out drop boxes and collect ballots at churches and in prosperous retirement communities rife with Republican-leaning voters. Published November 20, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine should be named in Trump’s honor: Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera has come up with a parting gift for President Trump: naming the coronavirus vaccine after him. Published November 20, 2020
Andrew H. Giuliani, Rudy Giuliani’s son and White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
The son of Rudolph W. Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus. Published November 20, 2020
Joe Biden won’t rule out legal action against Trump administration
Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden said Thursday that he hasn't ruled out legal action to try to force the Trump administration to officially recognize him as the projected winner of the 2020 presidential race. Published November 19, 2020
Karl Rove: Giuliani, Powell, must prove ‘serious’ and ‘strange’ allegations
Bush administration official Karl Rove said the allegations that Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell have made about the 2020 election are "serious" and "strange" and must be proved in a court of law. Published November 19, 2020
Trump should concede, most voters say: Poll
Most voters say that it is time for President Trump to concede in the 2020 presidential election. Published November 19, 2020
Donald Trump 2024? President privately planning next White House bid
President Trump, despite publicly declaring he won the Nov. 3 election, is privately telling people he plans on running again for president in 2024, The Washington Times has learned. Published November 18, 2020
