Seth McLaughlin

Sally Yates: Trump treats country like his family business

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates said Tuesday President Trump has shown that he doesn't care about the rule of law or equal justice and said he will always put himself before the rest of the nation.

August 18, 2020

17 ‘next generation’ speakers deliver DNC keynote

Instead of a traditional "keynote" speaker, Democrats instead rolled out 17 up-and-coming leaders to deliver a collective keynote address to help kick off the second night of the virtual Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

August 18, 2020

Bill Clinton to AOC: ‘Resistance’ unites Democrats as disdain for Trump bridges divides

The Democratic National Convention on Tuesday showcased the evolution of the party from old school former President Bill Clinton to up-and-coming stars such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Stacey Abrams, underscoring Joseph R. Biden's claims to be a transitional figure in the 2020 presidential race.

August 18, 2020

John Kerry: Donald Trump damaging the nation’s global reputation

Former Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday President Trump has hurt the nation's standing across the globe, and his erratic approach has undermined the strong economy he inherited from the Obama-Biden administration.

August 18, 2020

Michelle Obama: Donald Trump ‘clearly over his head’

Former first lady Michelle Obama, in the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, said that President Trump has shown that he is the "wrong president for our country."

August 17, 2020

Bernie Sanders warns DNC: ‘The price of failure is just too great to imagine’

Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont warned his supporters Monday that President Trump will erase the gains his political revolution has made over the course of the last six years.

August 17, 2020

John Kasich says Trump has taken U.S. down ‘wrong road,’ backs Biden

Former Republican Gov. John Kasich said the nation is at a crossroads and said the stakes are too high to give President Trump another four years in office.

August 17, 2020

Eva Longoria kicks off DNC

The honor of addressing the virtual convention first fell to actress Eva Longoria, an immigration rights activist who has used her platform as a Hollywood celebrity to air her grievances with the Trump administration.

August 17, 2020

John Kasich, GOP defectors boost Joe Biden, Democrats as coronavirus upends DNC convention

The virus and President Trump's uneven response to it were a dominant theme Monday, including serving as a metaphor for the president's overall time in office.

August 17, 2020

Michelle Obama: Joe Biden ‘profoundly decent,’ ‘guided by faith’

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will use her keynote address at the Democratic National Convention to praise Joseph R. Biden as a battle-tested leader who has the skills needed to strengthen the nation and who is "guided by faith."

August 17, 2020

Biden camp spotlights ‘silent’ GOP backers on first night of convention

Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden's campaign said Monday the Democratic National Convention this week will showcase the full breadth of support for the former vice president -- including among the "silent" Republicans backing him.

August 17, 2020

Bernie Sanders backers wary of Joe Biden tested at DNC

Pete D'Alessandro counters with what could be called the Stalin test when liberal activists question how he justifies supporting Joseph R. Biden after being all-in for Sen. Bernard Sanders in the Democratic presidential primary.

August 16, 2020

Joe Biden campaign weighs keeping Kamala Harris in basement, too

The dilemma now facing Joseph R. Biden: Is Sen. Kamala Harris a better value on the trail or huddled with him in the basement out of concern that she could flop again?

August 12, 2020

Sen. Kamala Harris heralds ‘new coalition of conscience’ in first VP outing

Sen. Kamala Harris made her first appearance Wednesday as the presumed Democratic vice presidential nominee, saying she plans as Joseph R. Biden's running mate to hold President Trump and his allies accountable for their failed leadership and to steer the nation in a better direction.

August 12, 2020

Kamala Harris is Biden’s pick for running mate

Joseph R. Biden announced his choice of Sen. Kamala Harris for his running mate Tuesday, making her the first Black woman to co-headline a presidential ticket and focusing the parameters of the 2020 presidential race.

August 11, 2020

Martha McSally cuts into Mark Kelly’s lead in Arizona Senate race

Things are tightening up in the Arizona Senate race. Republican Sen. Martha McSally has cut into Democrat Mark Kelly's lead in the high-profile race among likely voters in the state, according to a poll from OH Predictive Insights.

August 11, 2020

Susan Rice not included on unveiled list of Democratic convention speakers

A number of women thought to be on the short-list of contenders to become Joseph R. Biden's running mate are slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention - with a notable exception: Susan Rice.

August 11, 2020

Ron Johnson issues subpoena for documents from FBI in ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ probe

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden sought to put questions about his family's history in Ukraine behind him in the presidential race, but Sen. Ron Johnson's Russian probe isn't letting it fade away.

August 10, 2020

Joe Biden gives Republicans ammo on acuity question

Joseph R. Biden's push to make the presidential election "a battle for the soul of the nation" has been muddied by questions about his mental fitness that have dogged him for more than a year and burst into public view Wednesday with startling clarity.

August 5, 2020

Joe Biden won’t travel to Milwaukee for DNC convention

Joseph R. Biden won't be traveling to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination.

August 5, 2020