Riya Peter

About Author

Riya is a Trending News Writer for MEAWW. She has been covering the latest developments in US politics since 2023, ranging from the 2024 presidential election campaigns to Donald Trump's unceasing trials and the impact of regional wars on US politics. Beyond the world of politics, Riya is a music enthusiast and avid reader. When not immersed in her journalistic pursuits, she finds joy in indulging in her favorite pastime - binge-watching shows and movies.

Area of Interest

With a Master of Arts in International Relations and Politics, Riya is a fervent aficionado of international relations. Her interests lie in the nuanced realms of conflict and security within American and European politics. With a particular emphasis on Europe's evolving dynamics and its stance on secularism, Riya aims to delve deep into the heart of these ever-changing landscapes

Previous Experiences

Riya was an adjunct fellow at the SCO Friendship and Cooperation Center in Tajikistan, where she provided valuable perspectives on military, diplomacy, and politics in South Asian countries. Beyond her fellowship, Riya brings experience in web content writing and editing, adding a multifaceted dimension to her portfolio

LATEST

'End of his VP run': Internet mocks Sen Tim Scott for standing firm on certifying Trump's 2020 election defeat

Tim Scott said, 'I will stand by that decision and the next decision to certify that Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States'

Jun 16

‘It’s about the power’: Anthony Fauci mocked as he boasts about turning down $7M a year private sector job to remain NIAID director

Anthony Fauci was the highest-paid government employee in the United States when he retired from NIAID in 2022

Jun 16

What first ladies wore at presidential inaugurations: From Jill Biden to Michelle Obama

A look at the fashion statements first ladies made on their debut appearances over the years, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden

Jun 16

'Downright laughable': Donald Trump faces mockery as he launches Black voter coalition group at Detroit church event

Donald Trump's campaign launched 'Black Americans for Trump' ahead of his community roundtable at Detroit's 180 Church in hopes of wooing Black voters

Jun 16

‘Thin-skinned’ Trump slammed as he denounces report on his disastrous talk with CEOs, calls it ‘best meeting they’d ever had’

Trump claimed the report undermining his meeting with CEOs had been planted by a 'Biden scum'

Jun 15

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Anthony Fauci should be tried for ‘crimes against humanity’, Internet reminds her ‘Covid was on Trump’s watch’

Marjorie Taylor Greene vowed to imprison Anthony Fauci over Covid-19 response

Jun 15

Mane focus: Donald Trump's changing hairstyles and its colors over the years

Donald Trump's hair has garnered much attention, evolving in color and style as he rose in business and politics from the late 1970s to the present

Jun 15

'Pathetic featherbrains': Rep Tim Burchett mocked as he denies reports of Trump acting like 'drunk uncle' at Capitol Hill meeting

GOP Rep Tim Burchett defended Donald Trump against reports alleging he behvaed like a 'drunk uncle' during a meeting with congressional Republicans

Jun 15

'Corrupt fools': House GOP slammed for launching probe into Biden admin over 'potential collaboration' with anti-gun groups

House GOP's probe into the Biden admin is tied to a lawsuit by Chicago that accused Glock of selling pistols that can be converted into fully automatic weapons

Jun 15

'Ignorant' RFK Jr draws flak as he reiterates argument against Gaza ceasefire, likens present situation to Nazi Germany

RFK Jr reiterated his opposition to a Gaza ceasefire, sharing an anecdote on how several civilians were killed in Germany to successfully denazify the country

Jun 14

GOP rep Thomas Massie reveals Trump’s ‘intriguing’ plan to replace income tax with tariffs but Internet calls it 'campaign rhetoric'

Rep Thomas Massie said Trump suggested replacing income taxes with tariffs to boost revenue

Jun 14

6 times US politicians or their families found themselves in serious car collisions

Several political figures or their families, including Joe Biden and John Fetterman, were involved in serious car crashes over the years

Jun 14

Internet split as Senate committee reveals Clarence Thomas took more unreported trips funded by GOP megadonor

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin released records of private jet travel gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow to Clarence Thomas for trips in 2017, 2019, and 2021

Jun 14

Joe Biden trashed as he flips out over reporter's off-topic question and tells him to 'play by the rules'

Joe Biden admonished a reporter for asking questions about Gaza during his press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Jun 14

'Trailer park mattress': Marjorie Taylor Greene trolled as Republicans join Democrats to reject her proposal against Ukraine aid

Marjorie Taylor Greene's amendment to the annual Defense bill failed in the House as Republicans and Democrats united against her amendment

Jun 13

'The truth is still the truth': Internet discredits Trump campaign's claim that ex-POTUS' Milwaukee remarks are 'a total lie'

Donald Trump reportedly criticized the Democrat-run city during a private meeting with Republican lawmakers in Washington, DC, on Thursday, June 13

Jun 13

'Better not be a cursory overview': Internet divided as Senate Democrats initiate probe into Jared Kushner's company over foreign payments

Sen Ron Wyden launched the probe into Jared Kushner's firm, which received a $2 billion fund from the Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in 2021

Jun 13

'Grasping for relevance': Kevin McCarthy slammed as he claims Biden gave him a tour of his pool and changing room in the middle of winter

Kevin McCarthy recounted how President Biden gave him a tour of the pool and changing room in winter during a private meeting

Jun 13

A look at Taylor Swift's evolving political voice: From calling out Donald Trump to Equality Act petition

Since 2018, Taylor Swift has been increasingly outspoken about her political viewpoints, particularly her opposition to Donald Trump

Jun 13

Taylor Swift

'Nice attempt at deflecting': Rep Lauren Boebert ridiculed as she complains media attention is making her unpopular

Rep Lauren Boebert blamed the media for dehumanizing her but admitted it helped her rise to fame and gain influence in Congress

Jun 12

'An inspiration to losers': Kari Lake trolled as appeals court rejects another bid to overturn 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election defeat

Republican Kari Lake lost her sixth appeal to overturn her defeat in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election to Democrat Katie Hobbs

Jun 12

Ron DeSantis blasted over 'Freedom Fund' targeting Democrats' ballot initiatives on marijuana and abortion

DeSantis launched the 'Freedom Fund' to block Democrat-led ballot initiatives to amend strict abortion access and marijuana legalization

Jun 11

5 times Donald Trump commented on Taylor Swift: From praising singer's beauty to calling her disloyal

Former President Donald Trump has alternately praised and criticized Taylor Swift, particularly disliking her political stance

Jun 11

Taylor Swift

Kamala Harris splits Internet as she dubs Byron Donalds’ remarks on Black families under Jim Crow an attempt to ‘rewrite history’

Kamala Harris lashed out at Rep Byron Donalds over remarks he made recently about Black families during the Jim Crow era

Jun 11

Dems slammed over Jan 6 video of Chuck Schumer's anger about Trump's inaction after Pelosi blames herself

New Jan 6 footage shows Chuck Schumer asking Trump officials to urge the then president to deploy the National Guard as the Capitol was stormed

Jun 10

'Nothing matters in GOP': Internet outraged as Trump re-endorses Nancy Mace after previously calling her an ‘absolutely terrible candidate'

Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of Nancy Mace despite previous criticism, praising her hard work and conservative stance ahead of the state primary

Jun 10

Longtime Dem strategist James Carville says Biden shouldn't have sought re-election, Internet says 'replace him now'

Democratic strategist James Carville criticized President Joe Biden's decision to seek re-election, expressing concern over its impact on young voters

Jun 10

Democratic election commissioner Chris D Jackson sets Internet abuzz over claim Trump 'paying people to attend rally'

Democratic election commissioner Chris D Jackson accused Trump of paying rally attendees, sharing a Craigslist ad as alleged evidence

Jun 10

Donald Trump’s ‘horrendous’ endorsement of ‘fearless’ Sam Brown in Nevada GOP Senate primary splits Internet

Trump endorsed Sam Brown over Jeffrey Gunter who was the US ambassador to Iceland under the former president

Jun 10

'Anything for votes': Trump's proposal to scrap taxes on tips at Las Vegas rally ignites online debate

Donald Trump promised tax relief on tips as a day-one priority if elected in November to woo Nevada workers at a scorching Las Vegas rally

Jun 9

'Making heroes out of criminals': Donald Trump faces backlash as he calls January 6 defendants 'warriors' at Las Vegas rally

At his Las Vegas rally, Donald Trump hailed the January 6 rioters as 'warriors' who were present at the Capitol Hill to protest a rigged election

Jun 9

'Waste of money': Internet split as DNC targets Trump with 'crook' billboard near Las Vegas rally

DNC's new billboard in Las Vegas will label Donald Trump 'a convicted white-collar crook' ahead of his rally on June 9

Jun 9

Smelly stories: 9 celebs who admitted to pooping their pants as DEBUNKED clip claims Biden soiled himself

President Joe Biden sparked rumors about pooping his pants after he was seen getting into an awkward squatting position at the Paris D-Day ceremony

Jun 9

Internet rebukes 'broke and desperate' Mike Huckabee as he argues US has 'no valid reason' to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Mike Huckabee stated there was 'no valid reason' for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, asserting that the only solution to end the conflict is the defeat of Hamas

Jun 9

'Ridiculous expectations': Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis mocked as she complains ex-prez didn't give co-defendants 'one dime'

Jenna Ellis criticized Donald Trump for not supporting his co-defendants financially despite his campaign reportedly raising $400M post-conviction

Jun 9

‘More empty words’: Joe Biden splits Internet as he says ‘we won’t stop working’ while celebrating rescue of four hostages from Gaza

Israel's military secured the release of four hostages during an operation in Gaza

Jun 8

'Didn't behave criminally': Trump fact-checked over claim Joe Biden was 'exonerated' in docs probe for being 'incompetent' to stand trial

In an interview with Dr Phil, Donald Trump argued Joe Biden had also faced a classified documents case investigation but was 'totally exonerated'

Jun 8

House lawmakers rec parachute jump into Normandy for D-Day anniversary

Nine House lawmakers re-created the Normandy parachute jump for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Jun 8

Trump claims mob of '500 people' ransacking stores to steal air conditioners, trolls say he 'wants to cancel Black Friday'

Donald Trump alleged mobs are looting stores en masse in the country

Jun 8

Donald Trump mocked for not putting ‘America first’ as he reverses stance on TikTok, says he will ‘never ban’ it

It is speculated that Trump's changed stance on TikTok could be because one of his major donors, Jeffrey Yass owns a 15% stake in ByteDance

Jun 7

'Distraction tactic': Jim Jordan ripped for accusing Anthony Fauci of providing 'false' testimony to Congress on Covid cover-up

Jim Jordan called for further inquiry into alleged censorship and sidelining opinions regarding Covid-19 as he accused Anthony Fauci of lying to Congress

Jun 7

Joe Rogan accused of 'fearmongering' as he questions how far away US is from ‘another JFK-type situation’

Joe Rogan discussed the possibility of assassinations in the US while discussing Mexico's presidential election, where 37 candidates were assassinated

Jun 7

From critics to VP picks: Here’s how Trump’s running mate candidates had bashed him earlier

Here's how Trump's VP finalists had criticized him before they turned into his hardcore supporters

Jun 7

'Con man wants MAGA acceptance': Rep Byron Donalds draws flak as he claims media ‘twisted’ his Jim Crow era remarks

Despite the backlash, Byron Donalds did not backtrack on his remarks and argued the media took his words about Black families during the Jim Crow era out of context

Jun 7

'This will backfire': DNC slammed for unveiling 'convicted felon' billboard near Trump's Arizona rally

DNC targeted Donald Trump in Phoenix, calling him a 'convicted felon' in new billboard near his rally in Arizona

Jun 6

Elise Stefanik’s Democrat opponent Paula Collins proposes ‘re-education camp’ for MAGA supporters, Internet calls it a 'good idea'

Elise Stefanik's Dem opponent Paula Collins suggested civics education for MAGA supporters, sparking controversy as it was likened to 're-education camps'

Jun 6

Fact check: Did Donald Trump really wish Ron DeSantis 'Happy Pride Month' using homophobic slur?

Upon fact-checking an alleged Truth Social post where Donald Trump extended Pride Month wishes to Ron DeSantis with a homophobic slur was found false

Jun 6

Outrage as Biden calls on Congress to restore protections of Roe v Wade after Senate GOP blocks contraception bill

President Joe Biden urged Congress to restore Roe v Wade, codifying it into federal law after Senate GOP blocked a bill to establish a federal right to contraception

Jun 6

Donald Trump shredded for calling states enacting individual abortion laws 'beautiful thing to watch'

Donald Trump took credit for ending Roe v Wade and attacked Democrats

Jun 6

Biden allies blame MAGA Republicans for blistering WSJ report on his mental acuity, Internet says they're 'denying the obvious'

Joe Biden's aides and fellow Democrats pushed back on the WSJ report about his declining mental acuity, accusing Republicans of making the false claims

Jun 5