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.
Latest From Riya Siddhacharjee
Robert De Niro attends ‘State of the Swamp’ counter-event during Trump’s SOTU address
Organizers said the 'State of the Swamp' event used frog-themed attire as peaceful protest and aimed to defy Donald Trump’s alleged abuses of power
Melania's Instagram post features Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ weeks after Trump's Super Bowl criticism
Donald Trump called Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 'an affront to the greatness of America,' sparking backlash despite the singer’s US citizenship
BAFTAs 2026 Worst Dressed: Kirsten Dunst, Glenn Close and other celebs fail to impress
Here are 10 stars whose fashion choices did not quite capture the magic expected from such a prestigious night
Pete Hegseth hails Team USA for honoring troops after gold medal win over Canada: ‘Means everything’
Team USA secured men’s ice hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 46 years
Mar-a-Lago shooter Austin Tucker Martin’s deep interest in Epstein files emerges after incident
A text from Austin Tucker Martin before the shooting at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago referenced Jeffrey Epstein files, saying 'evil is real'
Dennis Quaid applauds Trump as 'genuine' with 'a lot of energy', says Hollywood has gone far left
Dennis Quaid discussed Hollywood’s leftward shift on Pastor Greg Laurie’s show, citing Dana Carvey’s remarks about being labeled over politics
Trump mocks Abbott’s ‘very expensive’ requests, boasts record Texas voter turnout
At the Governors Dinner, Trump playfully singled out Abbott’s pricey requests while highlighting his influence in Texas politics
Melania Trump stuns in chic back top and high-waist pants at White House governors’ dinner
Melania Trump's 2026 ensemble differed from her 2025 look, when she chose a black tuxedo styled with pieces from Ralph Lauren and Dolce & Gabbana
JD Vance says voting without ID is ‘a form of theft,’ backs SAVE America Act
Vance argued voter ID protects citizens’ rights and warned ineligible voting undermines election integrity; 50+ Republican senators support the bill
JD Vance tells governors to ‘live with decisions,’ jokes VP doesn’t get blamed
At the White House dinner, Vance praised state leaders’ tough calls and highlighted the contrast between governors and the vice presidency
Ian Maxwell defends sister Ghislaine, says she’s ‘on the right side of history’ in Epstein crimes
Ian Maxwell argues authorities unfairly targeted his sister and calls her 20-year sentence excessive and unjust
Mike Johnson rejects request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol Rotunda
The Capitol Rotunda honor is reserved for presidents, top officials, and select civilians; Jackson’s family plans local memorials instead
Nancy Pelosi hails Supreme Court's decision to block Trump’s 'reckless and unconstitutional' tariffs
Nancy Pelosi said the Supreme Court rightly struck down the tariffs, upholding the Constitution while 'rejecting an abuse of executive power'
Trump says he can 'do anything' to countries but cannot charge tariff after Supreme Court ruling
At the WH, Trump said the ruling is contradictory as he can take harsh trade action against countries but cannot impose even a small tariff fee
JD Vance calls Supreme Court ruling blocking Trump tariffs ‘lawlessness’
Vance says the 6-3 decision limits presidential trade powers and makes it harder to shield US jobs and supply chains
800 small businesses demand refunds after Supreme Court blocks Trump emergency tariffs
A 6–3 ruling voids key tariff powers, leaving up to $175B in collected revenue at stake as firms warn of layoffs and stalled growth
Figure skater Amber Glenn says Olympic mistake triggered ‘attacks and hate’ online
Amber Glenn, Team USA’s first openly queer woman skater, opened up about emotional toll and online backlash after her 13th-place Olympic finish
First Amendment Troop's 'ResistDance' honors Minneapolis' citizen Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Performance highlighted fatal Minneapolis shootings by federal agents and used dance to draw attention to the deaths of Good and Pretti
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 after battle with ALS
Eric Dane spent his final months advocating for ALS awareness, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends
Trump hails Melania as ‘big movie star,’ says documentary is biggest in 20 years
Trump praises film’s box office run, claims packed theaters and strong repeat viewership nationwide