Rishab Rathi
A political news writer covering US politics and current affairs, providing timely, well-researched reporting on policy debates, electoral developments, and governance issues through clear analysis and factual accuracy, helping readers understand domestic political shifts and their wider global implications.
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Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon mocked US in 94% of Iran war jokes, study finds
Late-night hosts focused their war jokes on the US and its allies during the first week of 'Operation Epic Fury,' with few aimed at Iran
Bessent's face changes as he's summoned for Iran talks mid-interview: 'President wants you right away'
President Trump ordered Scott Bessent, who was in the middle of an interview, to the White House Situation Room.
Joe Rogan calls Minneapolis protests 'paid' distractions from 'millions of dollars of fraud'
Rogan claims demonstrators were organized through encrypted messaging groups and provided with protest signs.
Trump mocked in bizarre Iranian AI-generated Lego video refrencing his Epstein ties
Iran’s AI-generated Lego clip shows Trump and Netanyahu launching missiles after reviewing Epstein files, linking the video to US-Iran tensions
Trump urges Jake Paul to enter politics: ‘You have my complete and total endorsement’
Jake Paul went viral after criticizing Bad Bunny’s halftime show as 'un-American' and urging viewers to turn off the broadcast in protest
Trump blames Biden’s 'stupid open border' policies amid Iran sleeper cell concerns
Donald Trump said US agencies are monitoring sleeper networks and threats linked to Iran after the US–Israel operation that killed Ali Khamenei
Trump says Iran’s military ‘lost their Navy, Air Force, radar and leaders’ amid US strikes
Trump said US strikes destroyed thousands of Iranian missiles, drones and mine-laying ships during 'Operation Epic Fury'
US records sharpest press freedom decline in Americas, falls from fourth to eleventh: Report
The IAPA said press freedom in the Americas hit its lowest level since 2020, warning of murders, arrests, exile, and impunity against journalists
Lindsey Graham says days of ‘Obama-Biden weak leadership are over’ after Iran misjudges Trump
Lindsey Graham called President Donald Trump sending Steve and Jared to negotiate with Iran the most important move against the regime since 1979
CENTCOM shares striking clip of US Air Force eliminating 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near Strait of Hormuz
This comes as reports indicate that Iran has begun laying mines in the waterway amid tensions with the United States.
Meghan McCain slams Lindsey Graham’s call to send ‘children to go possibly die’ in Iran war
Meghan McCain shared a pointed retort to counter Lindsey Graham's statement about the Iran war.
Trump warns Iran of military action ‘at a level never seen before’ if it mines Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said US forces destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying boats after intelligence indicated Iran might deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Laura Ingraham presses Ted Cruz on claim Lindsey Graham 'coached' Netanyahu to lobby Trump
Laura Ingraham asked Ted Cruz whether it was appropriate for Lindsey Graham to act as 'an intermediary for a foreign country' on the precipice of war
Trump ridicules Dems over SAVE America Act: ‘They probably won’t win an election for 50 years’
Donald Trump said that the SAVE America Act will enable Republicans to win elections for a 'very long time'.
Trump says Operation Epic Fury will ‘lower oil prices’ for Americans by stopping attacks on vessels
Donald Trump also said the US is offering political risk insurance to tankers operating in the Gulf as oil markets swing sharply
Trump warns Iran over oil supply threat: 'Will not allow the regime to hold the world hostage'
'If Iran does anything to do that, they'll get hit at a much, much harder level,' Donald Trump asserted while speaking at a news conference in Doral
Trump touts affordability at GOP conference: ‘No other president could do what I’m doing’
Donald Trump said he warned French President Emmanuel Macron of a 100% tariff on French wine and champagne to pressure changes in drug pricing
US assessment says American strike likely hit Iranian girls school amid disputed accounts
Newly released footage appears to show a US Tomahawk missile striking near an Iranian girls’ school, adding to an investigation into the deadly attack
Bruce Springsteen slammed over pricey anti-Trump tour tickets: ‘More than a month’s mortgage’
Fans criticize Bruce Springsteen’s tour pricing online, arguing the expensive seats shut out many longtime supporters
Trump says Iran war will end through a ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu
Trump says discussions with Benjamin Netanyahu will shape when the Iran conflict ends, but stressed he will decide at the right time