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Articles by Seth McLaughlin

President Donald Trump welcomes a group of supporters to come over to him as Terry Sharpe, known as the "Walking Marine" arrives at the White House in Washington, Monday, July 27, 2020. Sharpe has walked from Summerfield, N.C., to Washington to raise awareness of the current veteran suicide rate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

DNC: Trump’s school push risks lives

The Democratic National Committee on Monday intensified its criticism of President Trump's push to reopen schools, saying the administration is gambling with lives in a naked attempt to score political points ahead of the fall election.

July 27, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at the Colonial Early Education Program at the Colwyck Training Center, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in New Castle, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Joe Biden tax plan overshadowed by Donald Trump turmoil

Republican John Kasich carted a digital debt clock around the campaign trail four years ago, sounding the alarm about the nation's sea of red ink and showcasing the chief role he played in Congress balancing the federal budget in the 1990s.

July 23, 2020
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks during a news conference, Friday, May 1, 2020, in the Bronx borough of New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ** FILE **

Ted Yoho calls Ocasio-Cortez ‘f—-ing bitch’

Things got personal on Capitol Hill this week after a GOP lawmaker told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that attempting to attribute rising crime in New York City during the coronavirus to job losses and poverty is "disgusting."

July 21, 2020
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar shows her tattoo to supporters during her election night party in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

MJ Hegar challenges John Cornyn for Texas Senate seat

Democrats are bullish about ousting Sen. John Cornyn in November from his seat from Texas, where they have MJ Hegar -- a tattooed, motorcycle-driving, decorated military combat veteran -- fighting to prove that the state is indeed trending away from Republicans.

July 20, 2020