Seth McLaughlin

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says U.S., China reach ‘substantial’ trade framework before summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday that he has reached a "very substantial framework" with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on a deal aimed at easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

October 26, 2025

‘California East’: Virginia Republicans warn of Democrat takeover of Richmond

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed more than 350 bills approved by the Democrat-led General Assembly, exercising conservative restraint over the commonwealth's legislative activity.

October 26, 2025

Virginia Democrats move to redraw congressional map amid national redistricting battles

Virginia Democrats are launching an effort to redraw the state's congressional districts, positioning themselves in direct response to Republican-led redistricting maneuvers in states like Texas and North Carolina.

October 23, 2025

MTG backs Rep. Massie against Trump’s effort to oust him, warns of influence of pro-Israel donors

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warns that a defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky led by President Trump and a coalition of pro-Israel donors in next year's Republican primary would send a chilling message about the state of the country and the direction of the MAGA movement.

October 23, 2025

Obama, surrogates flex their muscle in New Jersey, Virginia elections

Former President Barack Obama is stepping back into the political spotlight to headline rallies for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey.

October 21, 2025

Trump’s ‘best economy’ claim tested in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest

Democrat Abigail Spanberger's bid for Virginia governor is putting to the test whether voters agree with President Trump's assertion that "we have the best economy we've ever had."

October 21, 2025

Jay Jones leans heavily on anti-Trump message in final stretch of campaign for Virginia AG

Democrat Jay Jones is testing the limits of anti-Trump sentiment in Virginia's attorney general race, where he is making it clear he sees the president as weighing down Republican Jason Miyares' reelection bid.

October 20, 2025

Sen. Rand Paul questions legality of Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug traffickers

Sen. Rand Paul on Sunday criticized President Trump's recent military actions against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean.

October 19, 2025

Newly freed Santos calls Trump commutation ‘humbling’

Former Rep. George Santos revealed Sunday that he learned that President Trump had commuted his prison sentence from fellow inmates who saw the news on television.

October 19, 2025

Ex-Rep. George Santos says fellow inmates informed him of Trump commutation

Former Rep. George Santos said Sunday that he first learned about President Trump's commutation of his prison sentence from fellow inmates who saw the news on television.

October 19, 2025

Trump says he is cutting aid to Colombia, accuses President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking

President Trump announced Sunday that the United States will halt financial aid to Colombia and accused President Gustavo Petro of enabling drug production.

October 19, 2025

Speaker Johnson rips ‘No Kings’ rallies: If Trump were a king, things would be different

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday dismissed the nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump as a politically motivated spectacle, accusing Democratic leaders of using the demonstrations to shield themselves from pressure from their party's left flank.

October 19, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Trump’s commutation of Santos’ sentence: ‘We believe in redemption’

House Speaker Mike Johnson is defending President Trump's decision to grant former Rep. George Santos clemency after he was sentenced to prison for wire fraud and identity theft.

October 19, 2025

Text message scandal, Trump loom large in Virginia attorney general debate

Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares warned voters on the debate stage Thursday that his Democratic opponent Jay Jones' 2022 text messages show he is unfit to serve as the state's top prosecutor.

October 16, 2025

Gambling man: Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s gross income includes Vegas windfall

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois is a high roller, and he has the receipts to prove it.

October 16, 2025

Obama endorses former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s gubernatorial race

Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's closely watched gubernatorial race.

October 16, 2025

Jay Jones’ texting scandal becomes tough loyalty test for Abigail Spanberger

Forget abortion, guns and taxes -- for Virginia Democrats this fall, the new litmus test at the moment is whether they stand with or against Jay Jones.

October 15, 2025

Rep. Seth Moulton launches Democratic primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts

Rep. Seth Moulton on Wednesday launched a primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts.

October 15, 2025

Transgender issue puts Democrat Abigail Spanberger on defense in Virginia governor’s race

Virginia's gubernatorial race is highlighting Democrats' dilemma in reconciling their liberal base's demands with the views of a moderate electorate.

October 14, 2025

Maine Gov. Mills kicks off bid to oust Republican Sen. Collins

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine officially launched her campaign for the Senate on Tuesday, setting up a potentially explosive showdown with Republican Sen. Susan Collins -- provided the Democrat wins a competitive primary.

October 14, 2025