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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Robert De Niro breaks down while accusing Trump of ‘destroying’ America
Actor Robert De Niro became emotional, urging unity over division and questioning the nation’s direction under President Donald Trump
Patrick Dempsey appears ‘vulnerable’ at BAFTAs after Eric Dane’s death
Body language experts say the actor showed subtle signs of grief while staying composed during his first major event after Dane’s passing
Austin Tucker Martin lost older sister in 2023 crash years before Mar‑a‑Lago shooting incident
Caitlin Renea Martin died at 21 in a head-on collision near her home in 2023, years before Austin Tucker Martin’s fatal encounter in Palm Beach
Kash Patel fires back as critics question his locker room celebration after Team USA’s gold win
The FBI director defends celebrating with players in Italy as scrutiny grows over his timing and travel
Newsom slams Trump as 'fraud' over economic agenda of mass deportations, tax cuts, and tariffs
Gavin Newsom further slammed Donald Trump, saying, 'It's a wrecking ball presidency. He's wrecking this economy'
Gavin Newsom says family concerns could shape his 2028 presidential run
Newsom discussed balancing family life with political ambitions and hinted at a possible matchup with Kamala Harris in 2028
Bill Maher fires back after Trump sends ‘blistering’ text over China-Canada hockey joke
Maher disputes Trump’s claims about their White House dinner, including his alleged nervousness and drink order
Trump says missing second term was 'terrible,' calls 2020 election ‘rigged’ at governors’ dinner
Trump revisited his 2020 election fraud claims, calling the loss of a second term 'terrible' during the governors’ dinner remarks
Trump touts inflation hitting 'five year low' with 'rapidly falling prices' at White House dinner
Donald Trump linked the surge in jobs to new plants and infrastructure projects, presenting them as evidence of long-term economic growth
Trump praises governors as 'great people and leaders' in White House Evening Dinner address
Trump called governors 'essential partners' in his mission to 'make America great again' and prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary
Kristi Noem slams Democrats over DHS shutdown as federal assistance approved for Potomac spill
Kristi Noem stressed DHS would not let citizens ‘suffer without help’ amid a standoff with Democrats over the department’s funding
Andy Beshear criticizes ICE ankle chains, demands humane treatment of detainees
Beshear says how ICE enforces laws matters, urging humane practices and respect for human dignity even as border security continues
Rhode Island trans shooter’s son jailed for burning Black church a year before dad’s hockey rampage
Authorities said Kevin Colantonio set five fires outside the predominantly Black church in February 2024
Trump calls new White House ballroom ‘most beautiful’ during Black History Month reception
Trump highlights long-awaited ballroom project, says larger space will host bigger White House gatherings within 18 months
Leo Terrell praises Trump as ‘greatest president’ for making US ‘hottest country’ in the world
Leo Terrell said the nation is at a crossroads, backed President Donald Trump on school choice and borders, and urged support for the Save Act
Trump defends freeing Alice Johnson, calls her 22-year sentence ‘ridiculous’
Trump highlights her case as proof of criminal justice reform and second chances under his leadership
Don Bacon praises Trump for taking ‘feedback’ on reducing ICE operations in Minneapolis
Don Bacon said President Donald Trump made a 'course correction' on ICE operations, citing polling and pushback
AOC defends Munich stumble as 'well received' by Europeans amid conservative criticism
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumbled on Taiwan policy, and Vice President JD Vance called the exchange 'embarrassing'
White House says DHS funding talks ‘still pretty far apart’ over ICE reforms
The administration said it was open to good faith talks to end the shutdown but would not compromise on enforcing immigration laws
Megyn Kelly blasts Randy Fine as 'pathetic sweaty man' for going 'full bigot' over hateful post
Randy Fine sparked outrage after replying to Nerdeen Kiswani’s post by saying choosing between dogs and Muslims 'is not difficult'