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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John Kennedy defends Trump on Iran War:' He was trying to stop a war’
John Kennedy says Trump’s Iran strikes aimed at stopping broader conflict and dismantling weapons capability amid rising war criticism
Fetterman slams Democrats for leaving TSA workers unpaid: 'These are not wealthy people'
Fetterman warns the government shutdown strains federal workers, urging lawmakers to prioritize paychecks for TSA staff
Trump slams Democrats at NRCC dinner, says they 'sat there emotionless' during State of the Union
Donald Trump alleged that Democrats' behavior was an attempt to distract from his administration’s accomplishments
Trump touts his first year as 'the best ever for a president' during NRCC fundraising speech
President Donald Trump said that the GOP is poised for unprecedented success in the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump claims Iran wants to negotiate and make a deal 'but afraid to say it' at NRCC speech
Trump points to battlefield gains and backchannel contacts, even as Iran publicly rejects direct talks and lays out strict conditions
Bernie Sanders says Democrats are aiming to show 'ICE is out of control' with DHS shutdown
The Vermont Senator calls for fundamental reforms amid an ongoing funding dispute between GOP and Democrats over ICE enforcement practices.
JB Pritzker says Iran 'did not come after us,' blames Trump for war
JB Pritzker called for an immediate withdrawal, warning that continued military action could worsen the economy and push the US deeper into recession
Gavin Newsom sparks backlash after comparing his look to Patrick Bateman: 'This is not a flex'
The California governor shared a viral image noting a long-running comparison to Patrick Bateman's look but netizens were far from impressed.
Whoopi Goldberg turns red-faced after co-hosts deny her claim that voter ID is already required
Whoopi Goldberg seemed to suggest that the SAVE America Act was pointless
Markwayne Mullin vows to 'protect everybody' as he is sworn in as DHS Secretary
Mullin highlighted the resilience of DHS staff and promised to fight alongside them while fulfilling duties as DHS chief.
James Comer slams Dems while praising ICE at airports, claims they want to 'disrupt the economy'
Rep Comer claims President Trump’s decision to deploy ICE in airports across the US will "drive Democrats crazy."
‘The adrenaline took over’: Air Canada survivor reveals why he opened emergency door during crash
The passenger honored pilots who were killed in the Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, calling them "heroes."
Barack Obama slammed as 'seditious liar' over tribute to ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller
In his statement, Barack Obama praised Robert Mueller as one of the finest leaders in the FBI’s history
Charlamagne tha God says people will treat Trump's death 'like Mardi Gras' over Robert Mueller post
Charlamagne tha God also told Donald Trump that he is going to 'go down as the worst president of all time'
Steve Bannon floats ICE airport deployment as 'test run' for election oversight during midterms
Steve Bannon framed the situation as an opportunity to 'perfect ICE’s involvement' in the 2026 midterm elections
Trump blasts David Sanger over Iran war coverage, paper defends its reporting: ‘Lightweight analyst’
Trump sharply rejected criticism of his Iran strategy and accused The Times of getting the war narrative wrong, prompting a rare defense of its reporting
Richard Blumenthal claims ICE agents will 'shoot and even kill' amid airport deployment
Richard Blumenthal claimed that ICE agents will only aggravate delays and lines at airports with their 'violent lawless tactics'
Mike Pence says Trump ‘hasn’t changed’ GOP, warns party straying from conservative values
Pence points to rising populist influence, flagging internal GOP divisions and concerns over policy direction under Trump’s leadership
David Spade hits out at Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass for Hollywood’s ‘terrifying’ downfall
The former SNL star claimed that "Hollywood is dying" and said he is looking to put the blame for the industry's downfall "somewhere."
Scott Bessent backs Trump on Robert Mueller's death post: 'Impossible for us to understand'
Bessent urged empathy for Trump, arguing years of investigations took a personal toll on him and his family amid continued backlash