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Articles by Seth McLaughlin

The 2,232-page spending bill is already proving to be a dividing line as lawmakers approach the November midterm elections. (Associated Press/File)

Spending bill draws lines among midterm election candidates

The 2,232-page spending bill -- which was unveiled, cleared through both chambers of Congress and signed by Mr. Trump all in the span of about 40 hours -- is already proving to be a dividing line as lawmakers approach the November midterm elections.

March 25, 2018
Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the March 13 special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, celebrates with his supporters at his election night party in Canonsburg, Pa., early Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A razor's edge separated Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump's sway in a GOP stronghold. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Conor Lamb claims Pennsylvania win but Nancy Pelosi loss

Democrats claimed victory Wednesday in the close Pennsylvania special election for Congress, but one loser could be emerging: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is becoming a liability to Democrats on both sides of the party's ideological spectrum.

March 14, 2018
Then-White House press secretary Sean Spicer speaks to members of the media in the Brady Briefing room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Sean Spicer: Donald Trump is doing what he said he would do

Former White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Friday he is OK with the reports of "chaos" inside the Trump administration, considering the president's record of accomplishment and the way he has followed through on his campaign promises.

March 9, 2018