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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Trump says Saudi prince told him US went from 'dead country' to 'the hottest country' at Texas rally
Donald Trump cited the remark to highlight what he described as a major economic turnaround in the US under his leadership
Trump says funding Corpus Christi port created ‘tens of thousands of jobs’, billions in revenue
At a Texas rally, Trump touts port upgrades, rising energy exports, and tax benefits as proof of his economic leadership
Trump accuses Biden, radical left of ‘waging war’ on American oil and natural gas at Texas rally
Donald Trump says Joe Biden’s policies hurt drilling, touts LNG exports and new Venezuela ties as industry rebounds
Bill Clinton earns bipartisan praise for cooperating in Epstein deposition: 'This was historical'
Lawmakers said Clinton answered questions in good faith, reaffirming his stance and marking a rare congressional deposition of a former president
Riley Gaines slams Democrats over Trump hockey joke: 'Suddenly they know what a woman is?'
Riley Gaines criticized Democrats for politicizing Trump’s playful remarks, calling out hypocrisy over the women’s hockey team celebration
David Scott and Tom Suozzi caught sleeping during Trump’s SOTU: ‘Don’t want to hear the truth'
During Trump’s near two-hour SOTU, Reps. Scott and Suozzi were seen nodding off, drawing social media criticism and mocking comments online
Chuck Schumer defends Dems staying seated at Trump’s SOTU, cites ‘reckless’ immigration actions
Chuck Schumer said ICE abuses Americans and defended Democrats’ refusal to stand for President Donald Trump
Kamala Harris slams Trump’s State of the Union as ‘full of lies,’ mocks ‘show-and-tell’ tone
Kamala Harris argues the address ignored soaring costs and misled Americans about the economy’s direction
GOP strategist says Trump ‘orchestrated a great midterm ad’ with Dems’ show of defiance at SOTU
Republican strategists argue the exchange revealed Democrats’ immigration priorities ahead of midterms
RFK Jr hails Trump’s achievements in State of the Union address: 'He did a really great job'
Robert F Kennedy Jr called President Donald Trump’s year historic, citing border security gains and lower inflation, grocery and gas prices
Abigail Spanberger calls out Trump's ‘reckless trade policies’ in SOTU response
Abigail Spanberger said Americans faced rising costs, uncertainty and economic pressure in her Democratic response to the State of the Union
Trump praises Melania’s ‘incredible impact’ on American youth in State of the Union
President Donald Trump also praised Melania Trump’s film 'Melania' after its $7.04M debut, calling her a 'big movie star'
Trump declares a ‘golden age of America’ in State of the Union address
Trump points to upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence as historic milestone
Barron Trump makes first State of the Union appearance alongside siblings
Tiffany Trump, Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump shared Instagram Stories from the Capitol as Barron Trump posed with siblings in a royal blue tie
JD Vance and Mike Johnson take prime seats behind Trump at State of the Union
Vice President JD Vance will sit behind Donald Trump during the State of the Union, highlighting his role in the presidential line of succession
Pramila Jayapal defends Biden’s economic record: ‘Did a lot for jobs and stability’
Pramila Jayapal defended Joe Biden, citing job growth and blaming Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema for blocking housing and childcare plans
Poll finds 60 percent of Americans 'strongly disapprove' of Trump ahead of State of the Union
About 65 percent of respondents believed Donald Trump had exceeded his authority as president, marking an increase from earlier in his term
Rachel Maddow mocks Trump admin's possible ‘designated survivor’ picks for State of the Union
Rachel Maddow suggested that picking a ‘designated survivor’ may prove difficult due to the apparent scandals surrounding Trump’s Cabinet members
Trump to promote economic record in State of the Union address: Report
Trump is expected to promote major initiatives including tax cuts passed by Republicans last year and efforts to reduce prescription d**g prices
Suspect approached Nancy Guthrie’s door before the night she disappeared, source says
According to reports, doorbell footage showed a masked person at Nancy Guthrie’s home on two nights before she was believed to have been abducted