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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‘Don’t regret leaving at all’: Rosie O’Donnell says US felt ‘really wrong’ before move to Ireland
Rosie O’Donnell said Ireland offers calm and balance, unlike the chaos she associates with Trump’s America
Ben Shapiro calls out Bad Bunny halftime performance for disrespecting American values
Shapiro slammed Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl set, saying Spanish lyrics and a pan‑American message betrayed US values and sparked broader conservative backlash
Epstein survivor criticizes Pam Bondi over Capitol Hill testimony: 'We want it to end'
Jess Michaels faults DOJ for missing victim statements and heavy redactions, calling Bondi’s testimony dismissive of survivors’ concerns
Pramila Jayapal accuses Pam Bondi of 'spying' over her search history on Epstein files
Pam Bondi displayed Pramila Jayapal’s Epstein file search history, prompting Jayapal to call it inappropriate and a separation of powers breach
Trump warns Republicans of election ‘consequences’ for opposing Canada tariffs
Trump defends Canada tariffs as vital for US economic growth and national security while signaling party repercussions
JD Vance tells US Olympians ‘you’re not there to pop off about politics,’ warns of backlash
Vance urged athletes to prioritize competition and unity, saying political activism while representing the US risks dividing the country
Laura Loomer says ‘illegal alien’ behind Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance after FBI releases footage
Laura Loomer suggested Nancy Guthrie was likely kidnapped by an illegal immigrant and cited crime and immigration in posts criticizing the Super Bowl
Expert calls FBI’s 10-day delay in releasing Nancy Guthrie case footage 'pretty shocking'
Authorities intensified the investigation after the footage surfaced and an individual was detained for questioning
Bitcoin account tied to first Nancy Guthrie ransom note saw 'activity', TMZ's Harvey Levin reveals
Harvey Levin said the ransom note set deadlines to send funds, including a $6M demand, but deadlines passed without any payment made by the family
'So much here’: FBI video will 'raise stress' on abductors in Nancy Guthrie case, experts say
Experts say public release of images could prompt someone to recognize the suspect and come forward with critical information.
Hakeem Jeffries urges 'dramatic changes' in ICE are required to prevent DHS shutdown
Hakeem Jeffries argued taxpayer money should not fund harsh immigration enforcement, warning DHS funding depends on major changes to ICE
Andy Ogles calls for investigation of NFL and NBC over Bad Bunny’s ‘indecent’ halftime performance
Andy Ogles said the show being mostly in Spanish didn’t make it less explicit and stressed broadcasters must review and translate content first
Kid Rock says he ‘didn’t understand any of’ Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance
Kid Rock said the show was not to his personal taste but stressed that he did not hold any animosity toward Bad Bunny himself
Trump says appointing Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman was a ‘big mistake’ in first term
Trump revealed he had never felt confident about the decision but moved forward after listening to advisers, particularly his Treasury secretary
Jamie Raskin alleges DOJ cover-up over ‘inexplicable’ redactions in Epstein files
Jamie Raskin said the DOJ failed to protect victims’ names and argued Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes show others, beyond Ghislaine Maxwell, were involved
Megyn Kelly slams Piers Morgan, says 'Super Bowl should unify country, not just Latinos'
Megyn Kelly said Bad Bunny’s halftime show was political, citing his criticism of Donald Trump and opposition to stricter immigration enforcement
Obama backs Bad Bunny as 'natural-born US citizen' amid Super Bowl LX headliner
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl choice sparked backlash when some critics said he wasn’t American, even though he’s Puerto Rican and thus an American citizen
Viewers slam Jessica Alba’s Super Bowl halftime show dancing: ‘Still can’t dance’
Critics mocked Alba’s brief cameo and lack of energy in clips from Bad Bunny’s halftime show, even as social reactions to the overall performance varied online
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance slammed as ‘awful’ and ‘worst ever’ by angry NFL fans
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, drew backlash for surreal Super Bowl visuals, with critics calling the halftime show 'awful'
Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl halftime into star-studded spectacle with surprise Lady Gaga appearance
Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX show with a culturally rich set, surprise celebrity cameos and a standout guest performance from Lady Gaga