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.
Latest From Rishab Rathi
Jennifer Welch says Charlie Kirk ‘justified his death’ by supporting the Second Amendment
Liberal host Jennifer Welch claimed Charlie Kirk himself admitted gun deaths were a cost of protecting the Second Amendment
Fact Check: Did a photograph show Chief Justice John Roberts seated next to Ghislaine Maxwell?
Old images resurfaced after unsealed Epstein-related records, prompting renewed online claims linking John Roberts to Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump says Trump Jr would rather hunt 'in some jungle' than attend his memorial
At a White House Christmas reception, Donald Trump speculated about his memorial, joking that Donald Trump Jr would likely leave early to go hunting
FBI whistleblower Steve Friend fired after appearing to threaten Kash Patel with ‘God’s wrath’
Steve Friend’s comments on a show hosted by ex-FBI agent Kyle Seraphin were viewed as unacceptable by the bureau and reportedly led to his dismissal
Authorities release surveillance footage of Brown University shooting suspect
Officials describe the suspect as a male in his 30s wearing 'black or dark clothing'; his face isn't visible in the footage
Erika Kirk pushes back against Candace Owens peddling unfounded claims surrounding Charlie's death
In her town hall with Erika Kirk, CBS News' editor-in-chief claimed that Candace Owens has been 'making a huge amount of money' by peddling lies
Trump says 'we will retaliate' after attack on Americans in Syria
Trump characterized it as an 'ISIS attack on us and Syria' and also said Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was 'devastated by what happened'
Brown University students describe chaos during shooting: 'We didn’t know where it was safe'
Students at Brown University recalled hours of lockdown, confusion, and fear as police searched for a suspect after a deadly campus shooting
Chicago church joins others in using Nativity scene to protest ICE policies and support refugees
Zip ties, gas masks, and emergency blankets depict conditions in ICE detention facilities
Fact Check: Do viral Polaroids show Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein with young women?
A viral claim suggested Polaroids showed Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein with young women after new documents were released
Trump’s approval rating sees sudden shift among urban voters, new poll shows
Trump’s urban approval rose from 37% in November to 43% in December, while disapproval fell from 60% to 53%, narrowing net disapproval to -10
Trump dismisses reporter’s question on rising healthcare costs: ‘You make it sound so bad’
The reporter questioned Trump about the rising healthcare costs, noting that Obamacare subsidies were set to expire at the end of the year
Trump smiles as he wears hat gifted by ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic hockey team
Donald Trump honored the 1980 US Olympic hockey team at the White House, calling their upset victory a defining moment in American sports history
Fact Check: Did Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse and Trump’s Oval Office feature similar gold decor?
Social media posts claimed Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse interior was identical to Donald Trump’s White House, suggesting he copied the decor
Charlie Puth urges Elon Musk after SpaceX launch ‘frightened’ his pregnant wife with sonic boom
Charlie Puth said a pre-dawn SpaceX launch created a sonic boom strong enough to shake his home and leave Brooke Sansone alarmed as she awaits their first child
Jelly Roll cries as Craig Morgan invites him to be Grand Ole Opry member: ‘As big as it gets’
Craig Morgan surprised Jelly Roll with a 'Grand Ole Opry' invitation, thanking him for inspiring fans through his music
Fact Check: Did Trump gift his private campaign plane to the Make-A-Wish Foundation?
Social media posts claimed Donald Trump donated his Trump Force One jet so children could fulfill wishes through Make-A-Wish Foundation
‘The Marvelous Mrs Maisel’ actor Wenne Alton Davis, 60, dies in car accident
Wenne Alton Davis was struck by a turning SUV in Midtown Manhattan while returning home after dinner with friends
Trump plans to turn White House South Lawn into arena for his 80th birthday brawl
Donald Trump said that Dana White, who backed him in the 2024 election, is holding off on some fights to reserve them for the South Lawn event
Eileen Higgins ends Miami’s 30-year Democratic dry spell with historic mayoral win
Eileen Higgins said her victory marks the start of cutting red tape, fixing delays, and modernizing Miami City Hall for families and small businesses