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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AOC calls ICE ‘anti-civilian force’ after shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez denounced ICE agent’s killing of Renee Nicole Good, calling for accountability and prosecution
Zohran Mamdani slams ICE raids following Minneapolis shooting: 'Cruel and inhumane'
Mamdani highlighted that ICE actions do not serve public interests while prioritizing sanctuary protections for immigrants
Renee Nicole Good, 37, identified by mom after Minneapolis ICE shooting: ‘An amazing human being’
Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis; DHS said vehicles blocked agents, while her mother denied protest claims
Trump’s transgender weightlifter impression captured in photo draws widespread online reaction
The photo captured from the clip shows Trump acting out a woman lifting weights, prompting amusement and laughter online
‘I’m not going to apologize’: DOJ releases transcript of Brown University shooter’s confession video
On January 6, the DOJ detailed Claudio Neves-Valente’s December 2025 attacks that killed two Brown students and MIT professor Nuno FG Loureiro
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump’s Venezuela strike after years of softer tone toward Nicolas Maduro
Bernie Sanders said Trump’s move to strike Caracas without congressional approval was illegal and bypassed Congress’ war powers
Trump mimics and mocks transgender athlete participating in weightlifting: ‘It’s crazy'
Trump mocks transgender weightlifters with impressions, disagrees with Melania, noting the crowd cheers for his dancing
Kamala Harris slams Trump on fifth anniversary of January 6, urges Americans to 'fight back'
Kamala Harris highlights Trump’s pardons of January 6 participants and warns about fragility of US democracy
Fact Check: Did ICE accidentally deport Nicolas Maduro back to Venezuela?
Claims circulated online suggesting US immigration authorities mistakenly deported Nicolas Maduro to Venezuela shortly after his reported arrest
RFK Jr skips Tatiana Schlossberg’s funeral to roll out children’s vaccine revisions
Robert F Kennedy Jr skipped Tatiana Schlossberg’s funeral as he announced vaccine changes she had previously criticized
Stephen Miller declares ‘we are in charge’ as he confirms US authority over Venezuela
Stephen Miller said the US now controls Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s capture, backing Donald Trump’s plan to oversee a transition
DHS accuses hotel of 'coordinated campaign' over canceling reservations for immigration agents
Hilton clarifies Hampton Inn Lakeville is independently owned and not reflective of corporate values, pledges immediate action
DNC launches fundraiser targeting Trump over Maduro arrest, calls it an 'unconstitutional war'
The DNC launched fundraising, accusing Donald Trump’s administration of overreach after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores
Trump slams alleged Somali fraud, claims 'numbers are astronomical' while targeting Ilhan Omar
Donald Trump accused Somali immigrants of large-scale fraud in Minnesota and singled out Rep Ilhan Omar for alleged involvement
Nick Shirley wears bulletproof vest, says crowds ‘swarm’ him after viral daycare video
Independent journalist Nick Shirley said backlash over his Minnesota daycare investigation forced him to use security and protective gear
Trump shares claim on Melissa Hortman’s death, draws criticism from lawmakers and family
Melissa Hortman’s children urged Donald Trump to remove a post promoting false claims about her assassination
Nicolas Maduro’s son sends message urging Venezuelans to protest: 'You will see us in the streets'
Guerra insists Nicolas Maduro's loyalists remain strong amid opponents’ efforts to depict them as weak
Venezuela’s military endorses Delcy Rodriguez as acting president following Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Defense Minister Padrino Lopez backs Supreme Court decision appointing Delcy Rodriguez as acting president for 90 days.
Rachel Maddow questions Trump’s Venezuela action amid controversy over Honduran president pardon
Rachel Maddow said Donald Trump claimed US forces captured and flew out Nicolas Maduro, questioning the rationale behind the Venezuela operation
Trump’s ‘we had a lot of oil there’ video resurfaces after US action in Venezuela
In the viral clip from December, Donald Trump accused Venezuela of taking America's 'oil rights' and vowed to take them back