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 seeks ‘highest level of success’ with two-year Kennedy Center closure for renovation
Trump said a full shutdown would speed construction and deliver a major overhaul, with final approval resting with the Kennedy Center board
Brian Stelter defends Don Lemon arrest, calls Minnesota church protest reporting ‘very valuable’
Federal authorities charged Lemon in connection with a Minnesota church protest; critics say his reporting, not participation, should be protected
Howard Lutnick visited Epstein’s island despite claiming to cut ties, DOJ emails reveal
DOJ records show Lutnick traveled to the island in 2012 with family and later invited Epstein to a private 2015 Clinton fundraiser
Doug Burgum calls Trump and Melania the ‘ultimate power couple’ at documentary premiere
Doug Burgum highlighted Melania’s poise and intellect, sharing personal insights on the Trumps’ dynamic partnership at the ‘Melania’ premiere
Trump’s Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh appears in newly released Epstein files
Kevin Warsh’s name appears in Epstein’s 2010 St Barth’s Christmas guest list, raising questions about his social connections ahead of Fed nomination
Melania Trump exchanged emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002, newly released Epstein files reveal
The emails show Melania and Maxwell coordinating visits between New York and Palm Beach years before she became first lady
Tammy Duckworth fires back at JD Vance, calls Forrest Gump comparison 'petty insult'
JD Vance’s remark followed a clash between Tammy Duckworth and Marco Rubio over potential US military involvement in the Caribbean at a Senate hearing
'Never again': Tim Walz says he will not seek elected office after current term
Tim Walz points to unnamed community leaders and recent unrest in Minneapolis, saying public service doesn’t begin or end with holding office
Tim Walz says Trump overseeing Alex Pretti shooting investigation is ‘wrong on so many levels’
Walz urged that Minnesota investigators be given full access and autonomy in the Pretti case amid federal resistance and mounting scrutiny of the enforcement operation
Ilhan Omar demands end to DHS funding and seeks impeachment of Kristi Noem after town hall attack
Ilhan Omar links DHS funding opposition, Kristi Noem impeachment, and ICE abolition to federal failures after Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis
Ilhan Omar slams Trump’s rhetoric for fueling ‘right-wing grifters’ to harm the Somali community
Ilhan Omar warned that aggressive ICE activity is spreading fear, disrupting daily life, and damaging Somali-owned businesses in Minneapolis
Anti-ICE protesters rally outside Tim Walz’s office at Minnesota Capitol: ‘Do your job’
About 200 agitators protested near Tim Walz’s office in St Paul amid demonstrations over deadly federal immigration shootings in Minneapolis
Iowa leaders Kim Reynolds and Chuck Grassley praise Trump for raising farmers’ 'morale and hope'
Donald Trump pledged year-round E15 ethanol sales, saying approval is close and it will support American farmers, workers, and consumers
Trump promotes economic gains in Iowa ahead of midterms: 'Made a lot of people rich'
Donald Trump said he fixed the economic mess left by Joe Biden, citing lower inflation, stock market gains, and accusing media of downplaying problems
Trump accuses Joe Biden of turning US into 'dead country' during Iowa rally
Donald Trump claimed that investments topped $18 trillion in one year under him compared with less than $1 trillion under Joe Biden in four years
Trump says military and law enforcement are ‘loaded up’ as recruitment hits record levels
Donald Trump said military and police recruitment surged, contrasting it with struggles he said occurred under former President Joe Biden
Bill Ackman contributes $10K to Alex Pretti GoFundMe after fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Ackman publicly criticized Governor Tim Walz’s rhetoric, arguing it worsens tensions around federal enforcement
Kathy Hochul slammed for criticizing ICE amid DHS aid offer during New York blizzard
Kathy Hochul's call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to back off during aid efforts drew swift criticism across political circles
Tara Arnold, wife of prominent Texas law firm founder, among first victims of Maine plane crash
A Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport, killing six people
DHS reviewing body-cam videos from immigration agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti
The DHS said an agent shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti in self-defense after he 'violently resisted' efforts to disarm him during a law enforcement action