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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Gavin Newsom demands Kristi Noem's resignation, suspension of ICE raids over Minneapolis shooting
Newsom advocated for thorough 'background checks' for all agents and at least "two years of training" before they are deployed in the field
Kristi Noem blasts Tim Walz over rhetoric endangering public, inciting violence against ICE officers
Kristi Noem criticized Tim Walz and Jacob Frey after Alex Pretti, 37, was fatally shot in a Minneapolis federal law enforcement operation
Government union slams DHS narrative on fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agent
AFGE says available video doesn’t clearly show Pretti brandishing a weapon and disputes DHS’s account that he posed a threat before he was killed
Gavin Newsom says California works with ICE on 'removing criminals' not 'hardworking immigrants'
Newsom’s office cited prison transfer figures to counter claims he blocks federal cooperation, saying California hands over convicted offenders to ICE
Renee Fleming cancels appearances at Kennedy Center following Trump’s leadership shakeup
The Kennedy Center is seeking a new soloist after Renee Fleming withdrew from scheduled performances amid leadership turmoil
Trump shares AI-generated video backing IndyCar race on National Mall
The AI video imagines IndyCar drivers racing past iconic DC landmarks, highlighting potential tourism and economic benefits if the event is approved
Dr Mehmet Oz flags alleged Minnesota Medicaid fraud as former factory housed 400 businesses
Dr Mehmet Oz said about 400 Medicaid businesses operated there for years generating roughly $380 million in taxpayer funded Medicaid billing
Nearly 100 clergy members arrested for anti‑ICE protest at Minneapolis airport
Dozens of Minnesota clergy members knelt in prayer, sang hymns and blocked a roadway at the International Airport during anti-ICE protests
James Cameron moves family to New Zealand for ‘sanity’ over US life
James Cameron cited New Zealand’s effective COVID‑19 response and cooperative society as key reasons for relocating with his family
Fact Check: Did Ted Cruz fly to Laguna Beach to avoid Texas winter storm?
Social media is buzzing with claims that Ted Cruz traveled to a warm destination to avoid harsh Texas winter storm
Andy Beshear slams Trump’s Davos speech on Greenland and economy: 'Disrespectful and unhinged'
Andy Beshear warned that Trump’s Davos remarks on Greenland and the US economy could undermine international trust and US credibility
Internal memo allows ICE to use ‘reasonable amount of force’ to enter homes without judicial warrants
A new memo showed ICE officers claimed authority to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, raising constitutional concerns
Trump cautions Europe against unchecked migration, calls it ‘bad economics’
At Davos, Trump argued economic growth depends on productivity and automation, warning mass migration drives housing costs and weakens competitiveness
Catholic archbishop calls it ‘morally acceptable’ for US troops to defy questionable Trump orders
Archbishop Timothy Broglio said a US move to seize Greenland would not be a just war and could place Catholic troops in morally difficult situations
Scott Bessent dismisses claims Trump’s Greenland move is tied to Nobel Prize: ‘A complete canard’
Scott Bessent said Donald Trump’s Greenland push was not tied to a Nobel snub and said US–Europe tensions remain manageable
Victoria Beckham ‘nuzzled’ son Brooklyn's neck during first dance at wedding: Source
Sources revealed that Victoria Beckham’s actions overshadowed the couple’s moment, with one guest saying it 'took that moment from Nicola'
Nick Reiner shows ‘almost childlike’ behavior in jail after parents’ deaths, documentary reveals
The documentary claimed that Nick Reiner’s mental state deteriorated after medication changes, affecting his ability to stand trial
Minnesota restaurants close operations and announce 'statewide shutdown' against ICE enforcement
Minnesota restaurants will close January 23 in a statewide shutdown protesting federal immigration enforcement, with a march in Minneapolis
Protester who stormed St Paul church tells Pam Bondi ‘come and get me’ as DOJ launches probe
Federal officials moved to investigate a church disruption after an activist’s profanity-laced rant targeted the attorney general following a Minnesota protest
‘Too stupid even for him’: Trump's niece mocks his letter tying Greenland demand to Nobel Prize
Trump’s estranged niece Mary has previously called him sociopathic and unfit for leadership