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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New Orleans officials blast immigration crackdown as video shows agents chasing young US citizen
Officials cited the case of 23-year-old US citizen Jacelynn Guzman, who was walking home when two masked federal agents approached
'The View' host Sunny Hostin defends Gavin Newsom against Halle Berry's criticism over HRT bill
Sunny Hostin explained that Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposal because of financial concerns rather than a disregard for women’s health
Fact Check: Did Kristi Noem claim that 50 percent of Minnesota’s visas and programs are fraudulent?
An online claim asserts that Kristi Noem said half of Minnesota visas and programs are fraudulent, sparking debate
Joe Biden mispronounces ‘America’ in awkward gaffe at LGBTQ conference in DC
At the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute event, Biden accepted the Chris Abele Impact Award, celebrating his administration’s record of inclusivity
Joe Biden urges LGBTQ advocates to fight back against Trump’s ‘distortion’ of equality
Joe Biden reflected on his early support for same-sex marriage in 2012, joking that it initially landed him in 'good trouble'
Abby Phillip points to ‘most telling sign’ that Trump admin is hiding key details on boat strikes
Abby Phillip flagged shifting claims on boat strikes, highlighting Marco Rubio’s conflicting remarks as signs of a controlled narrative
Comer criticizes oversight Democrats for 'cherry-picking' Epstein Island documents for 'headlines'
James Comer said House Oversight Democrats embarrassed themselves by calling previously public Epstein Island material 'never-before-seen'
Pentagon knew survivors reboarded alleged drug boat post strike and were 'still in the fight'
Pete Hegseth says Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley carried out the second strike legally and received Pentagon support
AOC slammed by Texas congressional candidate over 'Latinx' use: 'People here don’t speak that way'
Bobby Pulido criticized Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saying the term 'Latinx' doesn’t reflect how Latino communities in South Texas speak
Scott Bessent calls NYT report on Trump’s health ‘100 percent fake’
Scott Bessent dismissed a New York Times report suggesting Donald Trump showed fatigue and argued the paper ignored similar concerns during Joe Biden’s presidency
Drunk raccoon causes chaos at liquor store before passing out in bathroom: Officials
The animal shelter shared the incident with photos of the raccoon, jokingly calling him a suspect suffering from 'a hangover and poor life choices'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey refuses to cooperate with ICE, addresses crowd in Somali during speech
Jacob Frey condemned the planned actions as frightening and emphasized that singling out an entire community violated American principles
Netflix docuseries claims Diddy was ‘connected’ to Tupac Shakur’s death and was 'happy as hell'
Kirk Burrowes linked Sean 'Diddy' Combs to Tupac Shakur’s death, as William Lesane said tensions rose when Combs pushed business ties Pac didn’t want
Ilhan Omar blasts Trump’s ‘garbage’ remark on Somali immigrants: 'Hope he gets the help he needs'
During a cabinet meeting, Trump launched a racist tirade, calling Ilhan Omar and other Somali immigrants 'garbage' and demanding they leave the US
Minnesota chief says police will 'intervene' to protect Somalis from ICE action after Trump remarks
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said fear had been growing within immigrant communities and was negatively affecting public safety
Zohran Mamdani says he told Trump ICE raids are 'cruel and inhumane', do nothing for public safety
Zohran Mamdani's comments on ICE raids came days after a tense clash between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents in Lower Manhattan
Nancy Mace campaign consultant quits after accusing her of being disloyal to Trump
An official on Nancy Mace’s SC governor campaign resigned, accusing her of 'turning her back on MAGA' by siding with Rand Paul and Thomas Massie
Trump ‘pays respects’ to National Guard members, addresses supporters at WH Christmas party
Donald Trump told supporters at his Christmas party it was an honor to serve and joked that three years left in his term feels like 'an eternity'
Stockton family recalls ‘babies falling to the ground’ during tragic birthday party shooting
Witnesses said the atmosphere had been festive until gunfire suddenly rang out around 6 pm, sending adults and children scrambling for cover
Kristi Noem pushes for 'full travel ban' on nations ‘flooding’ US with immigrants after DC shooting
Kristi Noem urged a broad travel ban after a Washington, DC shooting that involved immigrant suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal