Riya Siddhacharjee
Hi, I’m Riya, a news reporter covering trending political stories and current affairs. My coverage includes governance, political movements, elections, and major socio-political issues. I focus on stories driving national debate and keep readers informed with clear and accurate reporting.
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Eric Adams says US ‘got lucky’ after Michigan synagogue attack: ‘Seconds from mass slaughter’
Adams warned antisemitism is being normalized across the US and urged leaders to confront extremists before such incidents escalate
Trump shares rare monochrome photo with parents Fred and Mary at New York Military Academy
President Donald Trump, in a rare lighthearted moment, shared a photo from the past.
Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to Michigan synagogue attack, says antisemitism 'knows no limits'
Benjamin Netanyahu also praised the synagogue’s security team for their quick action, saying their response helped save lives
ROTC cadet fatally stabs gunman to stop campus shooting at Old Dominion University
The gunman, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was previously sentenced to 11 years in prison.
West Bloomfield synagogue attack vehicle registered to Dearborn man from Lebanon
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the suspect drove through synagogue doors; the car caught fire and the suspect was later found dead inside
Donald Trump and Jake Paul break into the iconic 'YMCA' dance at Kentucky rally
Trump enjoyed his signature dance with Jake Paul and said he would fully endorse the boxer if he ever consider entering politics.
John Fetterman backs striking Iran's new leader, says 'kill every last member' of their leadership
Fetterman says Iran’s new hard‑line leader signals deeper threat and argues US and Israeli strikes are justified to weaken Tehran’s command
Bernie Sanders slams Israel, says US 'cannot continue to be complicit' in Netanyahu's wars
Bernie Sanders also pointed to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, noting that 570 people have been killed and 750,000 displaced in less than two weeks
Trump mocks Newsom with ‘cognitive deficiency’ jab over dyslexia; governor fires back ‘too late’
Newsom posted a clip of Trump’s Kentucky rally remarks on X and replied 'too late,' after the president questioned his ability to read speeches
Trump declares Iran war victory, vows US will stay involved to 'finish the job'
President Donald Trump said the Iran war could end 'any time I want,' claiming most targets are destroyed and Tehran has little left militarily
Scott Jennings defends Pete Hegseth after Iran school strike: ‘We do not target civilians’
Scott Jennings said that the US does not intentionally target civilians in war, after reports a strike hit an Iranian girls’ school killing 168 people
Karoline Leavitt blasts Democrats over DHS shutdown: 'It's a complete disgrace'
Karoline Leavitt criticized the Democrats for causing 'pain' to Americans and TSA officers with DHS shutdown
Trump taps Erika Kirk to join Air Force Academy Board of Visitors to continue Charlie's legacy
Erika Kirk's selection comes nearly a year after Trump appointed her late husband, Charlie, to the same board in March 2025.
Trump announces first US oil refinery in 50 years, calls Texas project 'historic $300B deal'
Donald Trump said rising oil prices above $100 are a 'small price to pay' for safety and peace, predicting costs will drop after the Iran conflict ends
140 US service members wounded in Iran war, most injuries minor: Pentagon
The Department of State says over 40,000 Americans returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28 as evacuation flights continue
JK Rowling urges football authorities to 'protect young women' of Iran’s national soccer team
After Iran’s women’s team faced backlash for anthem silence at the Asian Cup, advocates including Rowling press authorities to keep the players safe
Pete Hegseth explains Trump’s Iran ‘unconditional surrender’ remark: ‘We’re fighting to win’
Donald Trump said there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender,” adding the US and its allies would help rebuild Iran afterward
Trump says oil price surge ‘a very small price to pay’ for US ‘safety and peace’ amid Iran war
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude above $114 per barrel and triggering the biggest oil surge
Pete Hegseth says Iran war is 'not a fair fight' and that's 'on purpose' due to US military edge
'We haven't even really begun to start that effort of the campaign, which is going to showcase even more,' Pete Hegseth asserted on ‘60 Minutes’
Seventh US service member dies from injuries in Iran’s initial retaliatory attacks: CENTCOM
The Pentagon first released 4 names of troops killed in a Kuwait drone strike, later adding 2 more, confirming 6 service members among the fallen