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 slams Trump’s West Wing construction: 'Destruction is not strength'
Newsom criticized reported plans to demolish parts of the White House complex for a new ballroom, using the moment to question Trump’s leadership style
Trump tells Starmer aircraft carriers not needed, accuses him of joining war US ‘already won’
Trump criticizes the UK’s delayed military response in the Middle East, saying Washington had already secured victory before London considered deploying forces
Trump says 'Cuba's at the end of the line' at Shield of the Americas summit
Donald Trump further suggested that Cuba follows what he described as 'a bad philosophy' under 'a bad regime that's been bad for a long time'
Bill Clinton reveals Jesse Jackson 'prayed with' his daughter Chelsea during impeachment fight
Clinton highlights Jackson’s compassion during his impeachment, urging others to lift and support loved ones in times of crisis
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Tucker Carlson for 2028 run: 'Would beat Trump'
Greene criticizes Trump for prioritizing donors over America First policies and signals support for Carlson’s 2028 White House bid
Biden tells crowd at Jesse Jackson’s funeral: 'I’m a hell of a lot smarter than most of you'
Biden reflects on his childhood stutter and perseverance while honoring Jesse Jackson’s civil rights legacy
Pro-Iran vigil for Khamenei sparks clashes with counter-protesters in NYC park
Speeches, chants and memorial displays for the Iranian leader drew counter-protests, prompting police intervention in Washington Square Park
Noem lent Melania Trump DHS luxury jet as ‘insurance policy’ against spending backlash: report
A report claims DHS officials viewed the First Lady’s use of the luxury aircraft as protection from criticism over costly government jet spending
Karoline Leavitt declares Iranian regime is ‘paying in blood’ for its ‘crimes against America’
Leavitt blasts decades of Iranian attacks on Americans and criticizes past US leaders as weak and ineffective
Stephen Miller defends Trump’s America First policy over Iran: ‘We will avenge American blood’
Miller says Trump’s Iran strategy means stopping Tehran from gaining missiles that threaten US forces and deter future attacks
AOC claims Trump’s Iran, Venezuela actions tied to Epstein files: ‘He feels existentially tied’
Ocasio-Cortez argued Trump’s foreign policy decisions lacked a clear strategy and appeared to coincide with renewed scrutiny over Epstein-related files
Gavin Newsom says Trump knows Republicans are headed for midterm defeat: ‘He’s toast’
Newsom accused Trump of pushing Texas redistricting for five extra GOP seats as Democrats advanced a new California map ahead of the midterms
Nancy Mace slams Tim Walz over $343M autism spending, says ‘Thank God you’re not vice president’
Mace pressed Walz on Minnesota’s autism funding surge, accusing him of failing to know key state figures during tense questioning
US Army commanders make 'Armageddon' claims amid Iran war: ‘Trump anointed by Jesus’
Servicemembers say dozens of commanders tied the Iran conflict to God’s plan and biblical prophecy, prompting 200+ complaints to MRFF
Trump posts Mamdani's photo in Oval Office, says ‘Big progress’ with Declaration of Independence
Trump shares image of Mamdani in the Oval Office during second White House meeting on a $21B housing plan
Trump threatens to 'cut off trade' with Spain after it disallowed use of joint bases in Iran war
Trump said he may halt US‑Spain trade over Madrid’s refusal to let US forces use jointly operated bases and its NATO spending stance
Thom Tillis blasts Kristi Noem’s ‘disaster’ leadership over mass deportations
Tillis warns ICE’s numbers-driven push led to wrongful detentions and questions handling of Minneapolis case
Thom Tillis slams Kristi Noem for shooting her untrained puppy: ‘It distresses me’
During a tense Senate hearing, the GOP lawmaker questioned Noem’s judgment and linked her memoir anecdote to broader DHS leadership concerns
Bill Clinton admits writing note for Epstein’s 50th birthday book in deposition
Bill Clinton denied his birthday note referenced wrongdoing and said he had 'no idea' of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Trump says Dems oppose Iran strikes solely because he authorized them: ‘Completely lost their way’
Donald Trump said Democrats criticized his Iran action only because he ordered it and claimed they had 'completely lost their way'