Seth McLaughlin

Afghanistan craters Biden approval rating

President Biden's approval rating has plummeted amid the unfolding mess in Afghanistan, with a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll showing just 41% of voters approve of his performance in office.

August 24, 2021

Biden’s mental fitness faces renewed scrutiny following Afghan blunder

President Biden's decision-making on Afghanistan is reviving questions about his mental fitness and ability to lead the nation at the age of 78.

August 24, 2021

McConnell urges Biden to extend Aug. 31 Afghan withdrawal deadline

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that President Biden should extend his self-imposed Aug. 31 deadline for pulling the remaining U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.

August 24, 2021

Biden’s ‘transformative vision,’ Democrats’ plans unfazed by meltdown in Afghanistan

The chaos in Afghanistan may have changed global headlines, but it has done little to shake Democrats from their course at home. House members return to Capitol Hill on Monday to begin advancing the party's $3.5 trillion makeover of the American social safety net.

August 22, 2021

Trump becomes most vocal ex-president since Teddy Roosevelt: Over 400 statements since WH exit

In slightly more than 200 days since he left office, former President Donald Trump has fired off over 400 statements and press releases through his Save America political action committee and his official office as the 45th president.

August 20, 2021

DeSantis’ mask-mandate ban put to the test by Florida schools

Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates is being put to the test in Florida, where some school boards are refusing to comply with his order.

August 19, 2021

Florida’s largest school district flouts Gov. DeSantis’ mask ban

Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates is being put to the test in Florida, where the state's largest school district is refusing to comply with his order.

August 19, 2021

John Bolton: Afghanistan failure will go down as ‘the Trump-Biden policy’

John R. Bolton says the calamitous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go down in history as "the Trump-Biden policy."

August 16, 2021

‘Resign in disgrace’: Trump calls for Biden to step down

Former President Donald Trump called on President Biden to "resign in disgrace" as the Taliban moved to control Afghanistan in response to the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

August 15, 2021

‘Blood on his hands’: Biden under fire over collapse in Afghanistan

The Biden administration on Sunday deflected blame for the rapid fallout from the U.S. troop from Afghanistan, racing to stem the political bleeding from the biggest foreign-policy challenge of his young presidency.

August 15, 2021

Infectious disease expert: Yes to mask, no to ‘diaper chin’

The "diaper chin" doesn't cut it when it comes to defending against the spread of the coronavirus.

August 15, 2021

Cheney: Biden, Trump both responsible for ‘catastrophe’ in Afghanistan

Rep. Liz Cheney said Sunday President Bidens and Trump shoulder the blame for the unfolding "catastrophe" in Afghanistan.

August 15, 2021

McCaul: Afghanistan withdrawal will be ‘stain on this president and his presidency’

Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday that President Biden's decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan will be a "stain on this president and his presidency."

August 15, 2021

Surge in childhood hospitalizations from delta variant ‘very worrisome’

National Institute of Health Director Francis Collins said Sunday the surge in child hospitalizations from the delta variant of the coronavirus is "very worrisome" adding that it's "heartbreaking" to see the political pushback against requiring masks in schools.

August 15, 2021

Pompeo: ‘Pathetic’ for Biden to blame Trump for crisis in Kabul

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that it is "pathetic" for President Biden to try to blame former President Trump for the unraveling mess in Afghanistan, and said the administration should "crush" the Taliban forces trying to take over Kabul.

August 15, 2021

Trump-McConnell rift widens over infrastructure deal

Former President Donald Trump, who for months has belittled Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as "gutless" and an "old owl," has kicked his complaints into overdrive now that the Senate's top Republican helped pass an infrastructure bill through the chamber.

August 11, 2021

Gun control groups kick off ‘Demand a Seat’ initiative

Gun control groups are launching a new "Demand a Seat" program to recruit gun violence survivors and activists to run for elected office and get more engaged in politics.

August 10, 2021

Democrats kick off 10-state ‘Build Back Better’ bus tour to bolster Biden agenda

The Democratic National Committee is launching a 10-state "Build Back Better" bus tour Thursday to tout what the party sees as the success President Biden and Democrats have had passing legislation to create jobs, cut taxes for the middle class and lower health care costs.

August 10, 2021

Republicans face uphill fight as battle for the Senate heats up

Republicans are well-positioned to flip control of the House next year, but the battle for the Senate is shaping up to be more of a dogfight, political analysts say.

August 9, 2021

Trump political brand takes a beating, but experts say it’s still the gold standard for GOP

Former President Donald Trump's brand -- the political superstar persona that fills stadiums and upstages the Republican Party -- is showing signs of weakening.

July 30, 2021