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 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
Trump claims to be ‘crushing’ inflation in Pennsylvania speech amid affordability concerns
Trump touts job growth in Pennsylvania, falling gas prices, and a lower unemployment rate than national average
Trump calls Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid ‘gift’ for Republicans: 'She's a low IQ person'
Donald Trump said he had watched Jasmine Crockett for two years and was surprised she was even a politician
Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes back on Trump’s ‘hateful’ remarks: ‘I feel very sorry for president’
Marjorie Taylor Greene said she felt pity for Donald Trump, accusing him of hateful attacks, vitriol, name-calling, and spreading lies
Cheryl Hines confirms RFK Jr is 'not going to run for president’ in 2028
But Cheryl Hines later said she never thought RFK Jr was going to go into politics, and 'the next thing you know, he’s telling me he wants to run'
Trump hails White House staff who have been 'with him from beginning' in surprise holiday address
Special Assistant and Communications Advisor Margo Martin took to X to share a special video capturing Trump’s heartfelt address to White House staff
Nicolle Wallace slams Trump’s ‘sick’ verbal attacks on women journalists
Nicolle Wallace condemned Donald Trump after he insulted ABC’s Rachel Scott as ‘obnoxious’ and ‘terrible’ in the Oval Office
Sunny Hostin claims Trump got FIFA Peace Prize because Obama's Nobel lives 'rent-free' in his head
On 'The View,' Sunny Hostin mocked Donald Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize, saying it shows his obsession with Obama and global recognition
Whoopi Goldberg warns Trump his legacy could vanish like ‘gas in the desert’ if he neglects duty
Whoopi Goldberg warned Donald Trump that his legacy may fade as co-hosts questioned his focus on personal glory after his FIFA Peace Prize
National Park Service designates Trump’s birthday as free entry day, drops MLK Day and Juneteenth
Civil rights leaders and lawmakers argue that the change undermines holidays honoring Black Americans’ history and contributions
Newsom press office faces backlash over AI image mocking governor’s awkward sitting pose
Gavin Newsom’s press office drew criticism after sharing an exaggerated AI image mocking his awkward DealBook Summit sitting posture
Trump Jr says his father ‘understands and respects’ Elon Musk and praises his free speech impact
Donald Trump Jr says Elon Musk transformed free speech, technology, and America’s global influence
Protesters hurl snowballs at immigration agents trying to arrest crash suspect in Chicago suburb
A protest in Elgin turned chaotic when federal immigration agents tried to detain a crash suspect, leading to snowball attacks and tear gas
Detained relative blasts Karoline Leavitt from ICE custody: 'I made a mistake there, in trusting'
Bruna Ferreira rejected Karoline Leavitt’s claims about her parenting and said the portrayal of her as absent had been “disgusting” and deeply misleading
Stephanie Ruhle reacts ‘are you kidding me?’ after Johnson says women can’t ‘compartmentalize’
Stephanie Ruhle reacted with disbelief after Mike Johnson and Kelly Johnson claimed men 'compartmentalize' while women think like 'spaghetti'
Gavin Newsom rage baits Trump by hailing Joe Biden as 'best president'
Gov Gavin Newsom's press office posted an image of former President Joe Biden featuring the text 'The Best President in Modern American History'
Trump underwent a routine CT scan, 'not the MRI' that had stirred speculation
White House clarifies Donald Trump’s recent imaging was a routine CT scan, showing no cardiovascular or abdominal abnormalities
Dr Mehmet Oz gives Tim Walz ‘60 days’ to address alleged Somali Medicaid fraud: ‘We’ll stop paying’
Dr Mehmet Oz ordered Tim Walz to give weekly anti-fraud updates, freeze high-risk providers, verify all providers, and submit a corrective plan to CMS
Kaitlan Collins pushes back after Trump rants about her White House ballroom question
Kaitlan Collins responded to Donald Trump’s attack by pointing out that her White House question dealt with Venezuela, not the ballroom’s rising costs