Yasira Rahman
A political news writer covering trending US politics and current affairs, her work provides timely updates and detailed breakdowns to keep readers informed and engaged with the latest developments across the nation.
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Jake Tapper defends Kaitlan Collins after Trump calls her ‘stupid and nasty’ over ballroom inquiry
Jake Tapper fired back at Trump, writing, 'It's a legitimate question about construction of a controversial project on White House grounds'
Jimmy Fallon quips Melania Trump is so bothered by WH construction that she ‘lives 200 miles away’
Jimmy Fallon also teased that Donald Trump rarely heard the noise as he spent much of his day in a tanning bed or undergoing MRI scans
Fact Check: Did Trump say 'we appreciate' that Colombia sells c*****e to the US?
An online video claimed President Donald Trump thanked Colombia for selling c*****e to the US, sparking viral debate
Pelosi and Greene retirements spotlight $38M-a-year Congressional pension perk
Retirements by Nancy Pelosi and Marjorie Taylor Greene put $38 million Congress pension program under scrutiny
'Get ready for Obama News Network': Laura Loomer warns about CNN after Netflix buys Warner Bros
Loomer’s concern stems from her belief that Obamas are quietly rebuilding their political influence via their content deal with Netflix
Trump steals the show with his signature ‘YMCA’ dance at FIFA World Cup draw
After Donald Trump accepted the massive FIFA Peace Prize trophy, he was later seen dancing to 'YMCA' in the rafters while the Village People performed
Fact Check: Did Leavitt say, 'You're either a US citizen or not' in reference to dual citizenship?
Posts on Threads, X, and Facebook claimed Karoline Leavitt said US citizens cannot be dual nationals
Trump Jr admits being ‘pretty conspiratorial’ after Kash Patel warns FBI resources are wasted
Donald Trump Jr acknowledged his conspiratorial history as FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted how false claims distracted federal agents
Federal grand jury rejects indictment of Letitia James after DOJ revives mortgage fraud case
Letitia James had earlier been indicted by a grand jury on one count of bank fraud and another for making false statements to a financial institution
Fact Check: Was Jasmine Crockett booted from her district after SCOTUS upholds Texas map?
Social media claimed Rep Jasmine Crockett was being politically evicted from her Texas district
Jon Stewart mocks Trump's pardon spree: ‘I used to think crime doesn’t pay’
Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump’s pardon spree on 'The Weekly Show,' saying he 'kind of digs' it and joking that crime doesn’t pay
Schumer says Hegseth 'endangers servicemen and women,' calls for his removal
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of covering up Caribbean strikes and endangering US service members
Fact Check: Did Rashida Tlaib urge Hamas supporters to 'mobilize and take over America'?
A rumor claimed Representative Rashida Tlaib urged Hamas supporters to mobilize and take over America during a 2025 Detroit speech
Trump blasts Somali immigrants for second day: 'They've destroyed our country'
Donald Trump again attacked Somalia and Somali immigrants, claiming they 'destroyed Minnesota,' citing fraud cases involving Somali-American residents
Molly McNearney slams Trump as 'thin-skinned' over Kimmel show suspension
Molly McNearney, wife of Jimmy Kimmel, criticized President Donald Trump for threatening 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after its temporary suspension
Trump avoids punishing Hegseth and Adm Bradley over boat killings, says ‘This is war’
Donald Trump sidestepped questions on whether Pete Hegseth or Admiral Bradley should face consequences, arguing the d**g crisis had caused mass deaths
Scott Jennings defends Trump amid health attacks: ‘Nothing wrong with this man, he’s clearly fine’
Scott Jennings said that President Donald Trump is healthy, arguing he is unfairly attacked and only sensitive because of constant criticism
Rand Paul says Pete Hegseth was 'lying to us' about boat strike or he was 'incompetent'
Rand Paul recalled that Pete Hegseth initially dismissed reports of the second strike as 'fake news,' insisting that the event did not occur
Trump’s humor is ‘deliberately deployed’ to dodge MRI questions, says body-language expert
Beth Dawson said President Donald Trump uses playful mockery to deflect tough questions, noting his humor and irritation are deployed deliberately
Trump boasts ‘zero’ illegal entries for six months as he declares ‘worst border crisis’ resolved
Donald Trump said the US recorded 'zero' illegal entries for six months, claiming southwest border crossings fell to their lowest level ever