Seth McLaughlin

Seventeen GOP lawmakers sue CDC over mask mandates on flights

Seventeen Republicans have filed a lawsuit against the Center for Disease Control and Prevention demanding an end to mask mandates on flights.

March 14, 2022

Republicans raise questions about U.S. release of Russian cybercriminal

The top Republicans on four House committees are questioning the Biden administration's decision to "prematurely release" a Russian cybercriminal, raising concerns that "he may now be working against U.S. interests."

March 14, 2022

Iowa may be loser as Democrats weigh shaking up 2024 nominating calendar

The Democratic National Committee is considering a resolution at its winter meeting now underway that would shake up the presidential nomination process ahead of the 2024 election.

March 11, 2022

Biden seeks to boost spirits of DNC at winter meeting ahead of midterms

President Biden looked to rally his troops Thursday at the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Washington, saying the party has a lot to be "proud of" heading into the midterm elections this fall.

March 10, 2022

Pennsylvania’s Conor Lamb hypes electability in first Senate campaign ad

Rep. Conor Lamb is playing the electability card in the first television ad for his U.S. Senate campaign in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

March 10, 2022

Emboldened progressives set their sights on House seat in western Pennsylvania

Far-left activists are hoping to build on the momentum of a strong showing in Texas by shifting their immediate attention to western Pennsylvania, where state Rep. Summer L. Lee is running to transform the Democratic Party in the 12th congressional district primary race.

March 9, 2022

Lawsuit challenges D.C. mask mandate in private schools

A faith-based advocacy group is suing the District of Columbia over the city's mask mandate on behalf of parents who send their elementary school children to Catholic schools.

March 9, 2022

GOP celebrates restoration of Hyde Amendment, other pro-life measures in spending bills

Republicans took a victory lap Wednesday after defeating Democrats' attempts to strip out longstanding pro-life measures from spending bills.

March 9, 2022

Venezuela releases two American prisoners, signaling possible thawing of relations

President Biden announced late Tuesday that Venezuela has released two Americans who were "wrongly detained," days after a U.S. delegation had traveled to the South American nation to meet with the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

March 9, 2022

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ‘Prince John’ attack against Biden goes viral

Rep. Lauren Boebert is going viral on social media once again after stumbling through an attempt to compare President Biden to Prince John -- an apparent reference to the antagonist from Disney's "Robin Hood."

March 9, 2022

White House dismisses Keystone criticism as distraction amid rising gas prices

The Biden administration on Wednesday brushed aside the idea that the White House's decision to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline has fueled rising gasoline prices.

March 9, 2022

Biden to sign executive order to study cryptocurrencies and digital assets

President Biden is slated to sign an executive order Wednesday directing the federal government to study the regulation of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currency.

March 9, 2022

Democratic candidate for Senate offers a fix for rising prices: ‘Make more s—- in America’

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has a solution for the nation's rising inflation: "Make more s--- in America."

March 8, 2022

Vast majority of Americans back Russian oil embargo despite expected price hikes at pump

President Biden's decision to ban Russian oil imports has the support of a vast majority of the American public.

March 8, 2022

Liberal activists urge Congressional Progressive Caucus to back court-packing legislation

Far-left groups are calling on their progressive brethren in Congress to rally behind lingering legislation to "pack" the Supreme Court.

March 8, 2022

Harris, Buttigieg criticized for being tone-deaf on energy

Republican and conservative commentators are accusing Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of being tone-deaf, given their recent focus on electric vehicles and not on soaring gas prices.

March 8, 2022

Release of Guantanamo prisoner to Saudi Arabia sparks backlash among 9/11 families, lawmakers

The Defense Department has sent a Saudi prisoner at the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, back to his home country to treat mental illness. The decision has angered families of 9/11 victims and some Republican lawmakers.

March 8, 2022

Senator: Russian invasion doomed by intelligence failure

Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine amounts to a "colossal intelligence failure" that overestimated the capability of his army and underestimated the resistance of the Ukrainian people.

March 8, 2022

Sen. Angus King: People will support Russian oil ban, despite higher prices, if it helps Ukraine

Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that people are willing to feel an even greater pinch at the pump as long as they know the financial hit will help the people of Ukraine.

March 8, 2022

Ukraine refugee count reaches 2 million as safe corridors are opened for evacuation

More than 2 million refugees from Ukraine have fled to neighboring countries in response to the Russian invasion, according to United Nations officials.

March 8, 2022