Rishab Rathi
Rishab Rathi is a Political News Writer at MEAWW, where he reports on US politics, policy debates, and key developments shaping global affairs. With over three years of experience in research and analysis, he brings a data-informed approach to political reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and contextual depth in his stories.
Before joining MEAWW, he worked on multiple policy and governance projects, with research experience spanning international relations, strategic affairs, and public policy.
Latest From Rishab Rathi
Laura Ingraham warns Republicans to 'get serious' about 2026 as 'midterms right now look ugly'
Laura Ingraham pointed to a series of off-year election results as evidence that Democrats are gaining momentum nationwide
NYC Council moves bill to raise salaries as Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office
The bill would raise City Council pay to $172,500 and increase Zohran Mamdani’s salary to nearly $300,000, with a vote expected in January
Karoline Leavitt's family member arrested by ICE faces deportation to Brazil
Bruna Ferreira, mother of Karoline Leavitt’s 11-year-old nephew, is in custody at a Louisiana ICE facility and faces deportation to Brazil
Trump downplays leaked Steve Witkoff audio, calls it 'standard negotiation' in Russia-Ukraine talks
The leak triggered backlash from Republican Congressman Don Bacon, who accused Steve Witkoff of bias toward Russia and argued he should be removed
GOP lawmaker warns of ‘explosive’ resignations after Marjorie Taylor Greene exit
A senior Republican said the White House sidelined members and fueled a collapse in morale that pushed some toward early resignations
Fact Check: Was Pete Hegseth hospitalized after poking himself in the eye with a mascara brush?
A claim circulated online that Pete Hegseth was rushed to Walter Reed Hospital after accidentally poking himself in the eye with a mascara brush
Bill Maher confronts Lara Trump as she denies POTUS' ‘piggy’ remark to reporter on Air Force One
Lara Trump responded to Bill Maher’s accusations by questioning the authenticity of the 'piggy' remark
James Comey says 'I am not afraid,' expects Trump will target him again after dismissal
James Comey expects Trump to target him again after dismissal while Letitia James called the ruling a victory against baseless charges
'It won't work': Mark Kelly says Pentagon probe ‘won’t intimidate me’ as he defends video
Mark Kelly defended urging troops to reject unlawful orders, saying recent attacks on him reflected political pressure, not genuine concern for military integrity
Trump wants Tina Peters freed as state officials push to keep her jailed: 'She's dying and old'
Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years behind bars for leading a voting system data-breach scheme tied to efforts to interfere with the 2020 election
Trump shares video showing six Democrats behind bars over military order dispute
Democratic lawmakers had argued that service members were required to reject unlawful commands and uphold constitutional limits, triggering Trump’s accusations of sedition
Sean Duffy blames Chicago for ‘carelessness’ after identifying 26-year-old train attack victim
Bethany MaGee was set on fire with gasoline on a Chicago L-train, suffering severe burns, while Lawrence Reed reportedly watched without helping
Kash Patel faces backlash for assigning SWAT team for GF Alexis Wilkins’ security at NRA event
The SWAT team escorted Alexis Wilkins to her National Rifle Association convention performance in Atlanta
Trump urges 'focus on election fraud,' shares Lara Logan interview with ex-CIA officer
A whistleblower memo alleged that Kris Mayes received $200,000 from a political group to influence prosecutorial decisions tied to election interference
Trump claims he ended 'five of eight wars' through tariff threats
Donald Trump also said the US is 'the richest, strongest, and most respected' it has ever been
‘We were done with LA’: Aaron Paul reveals he sold his home and moved family to Paris after wildfires
Aaron Paul said he and Lauren Paul left Los Angeles after wildfires, moving to Paris to give their children a different life abroad
Trump blasts Elissa Slotkin video, says Democrats ‘should be in jail right now’
Trump railed against Elissa Slotkin and five other Democrats after their video urging officials to refuse illegal orders drew his accusations of sedition
Gordon Getty debates Trump’s mental illness diagnoses in released Epstein files
Emails in the Epstein release showed Gordon Getty warning that Donald Trump’s behavior posed a deeper national crisis if he remained in power
‘Bring in Trump’: POTUS says Chicago wants federal help after riot leaves 1 dead, several injured
Donald Trump said Chicago residents chanted 'Bring in Trump' after a Chicago Loop riot left teens shot and one dead
JD Vance praises Trump’s humor in ‘fascist’ exchange with Zohran Mamdani: 'This is an all-timer'
JD Vance reacted to Donald Trump’s Oval Office banter with Zohran Mamdani, saying the president’s quip about past insults showed his trademark humor