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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Thom Tillis blasts Kristi Noem’s ‘disaster’ leadership over mass deportations
Tillis warns ICE’s numbers-driven push led to wrongful detentions and questions handling of Minneapolis case
Thom Tillis slams Kristi Noem for shooting her untrained puppy: ‘It distresses me’
During a tense Senate hearing, the GOP lawmaker questioned Noem’s judgment and linked her memoir anecdote to broader DHS leadership concerns
Bill Clinton admits writing note for Epstein’s 50th birthday book in deposition
Bill Clinton denied his birthday note referenced wrongdoing and said he had 'no idea' of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Trump says Dems oppose Iran strikes solely because he authorized them: ‘Completely lost their way’
Donald Trump said Democrats criticized his Iran action only because he ordered it and claimed they had 'completely lost their way'
Marco Rubio says US strikes in Iran aim to ‘eliminate’ its short-range ballistic missiles
Marco Rubio said US strikes targeted Iran’s missiles and navy over an imminent threat, despite Donald Trump linking the operation to regime change
‘Just because he let me use his airplane’: Bill Clinton clarifies Epstein ties during deposition
Bill Clinton also said he lacked enough knowledge about Jeffrey Epstein to volunteer any information to law enforcement
Hillary Clinton storms out of Epstein deposition after House lawmaker leaks photo: 'I am done'
Hillary Clinton’s lawyer accused James Comer’s committee of rule violations over a photo leak, calling it unfair
Trump faces backlash as only one in four Americans back US strikes on Iran, poll shows
Poll shows low public support for Trump’s Iran strikes, with many Americans saying he’s too quick to use force and uneasy about troop risks
Bernie Sanders slams Trump's past claims of obliterating Iran’s nuclear facilities: 'Another lie'
Trump defended the Iran attack by citing a nuclear threat, despite claiming in June 2025 that the country’s nuclear facilities had been obliterated
Nancy Mace calls to ‘deport her’ after Ilhan Omar labels her 'drunk' over Khamenei death post
Mace defended US strike timing and hit back at Omar’s criticism, saying her comments crossed a line and hinting at stripping citizenship
Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns Iran operation as ‘unnecessary’ over US military members’ deaths
Greene says the mission broke campaign pledges to avoid foreign wars and questions its cost for American families
Trump warns there will ‘likely be more’ American deaths before Iran operation ends
Trump acknowledged three US service members lost their lives and injured others as he vowed the US will press its Iran military campaign until its goals are met
Sam Asghari says he is ‘thankful’ to US forces for eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Britney Spear's ex-husband Sam Asghari said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death was deserved, backed dismantling Iran’s regime and urged minimal casualties
CENTCOM confirms Pentagon successfully used one‑way drones for first time in Iran strike
CENTCOM says LUCAS one‑way strike drones, modeled on Iran’s Shahed design, were used in combat for the first time during the Iran operation
Elizabeth Warren slams Trump’s 'illegal' Iran strikes: 'Betrayal of president’s constitutional duty'
Elizabeth Warren urged the Senate to reconvene and vote on a war powers resolution to block further escalation
Trump’s Iran strike were influenced by Saudi crown prince and Benjamin Netanyahu: report
Trump ordered wide-ranging strikes on Iran after sustained pressure from Saudi and Israeli leaders, moving ahead despite limited direct threat claims
Nancy Mace slams Ilhan Omar over claim US ‘loves to strike Muslim countries' amid Iran strikes
Mace defends US strikes and rejects Ramadan timing criticism as Omar’s claim about attacks during the holy month draws backlash and fact checks
Pam Bondi praises Trump's 'courage' in taking 'bold, decisive action' on Iran strikes
Pam Bondi said President Donald Trump showed courage on Iran and vowed the FBI will monitor threats to Americans
Danny Danon hails Trump, says US-Israel alliance at ‘all-time high’ amid Iran strikes
At an emergency UN meeting, Danon backed Trump’s Iran strikes as vital, while global leaders called for negotiations to avoid wider conflict
Renee Good’s brother says he ‘can’t bring himself’ to watch footage of her death
Good’s family says they’ve avoided the viral footage and still haven’t heard from the Trump administration since her deadly Minneapolis shooting