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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Unarmed National Guardsman used a pocket knife to stop DC shooting suspect: Report
After a DC shooting wounded two guardsmen, a 29-year-old Afghan national suspect was subdued with a pocket knife by an unarmed guardsman, leading to his arrest
Jen Psaki’s 2021 ‘thorough screening’ video resurfaces after DC National Guard shooting
A 2021 video of Jen Psaki defending Afghan entrant screening went viral after an Afghan national was identified as the suspect in the DC shooting
Millie Bobby Brown insists she and David Harbour ‘value friendship most’ amid bullying controversy
Millie Bobby Brown reflected on her long friendship with David Harbour and explained why showing unity at the premiere mattered after the bullying claims surfaced
GOP senators support Mark Kelly as Pentagon seeks to punish him: 'This is flat-out wrong'
The Department of Defense said it was investigating 'serious allegations of misconduct' against Mark Kelly and indicated a court-martial was possible
Trump has ordered 500 more National Guardsmen to DC after shooting, Pete Hegseth announces
The additional guardsmen will join the roughly 2,200 National Guard troops already stationed in DC as part of Trump's crime crackdown
James Comer says DC guard shooting shows ‘we do need more National Guard troops’
James Comer linked the DC guard shooting to staffing shortages and claimed Democratic rhetoric had worsened safety risks
Trump displaying signs of 'wear' with shorter days and fewer public appearances: Report
The New York Times reported a 39 percent drop in Trump's total official appearances, compared to the same period in his first term
David Letterman says he’s ‘never been more proud’ of Seth Meyers for standing up to Trump
David Letterman described Donald Trump as a 'wonder of idiocy' and a 'dictator' whose behavior was extreme and unending
Fact Check: Did the Supreme Court set a hearing date over Trump’s East Wing demolition?
Rumor spread that the court accepted the case once the National Trust for Historic Preservation revealed a $10 billion lawsuit against President Trump
Trump vows action as James Comey and Letitia James indictments dismissed 'on a technicality'
Trump maintains James Comey and Letitia James are guilty after indictments against them are voided
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not run for re-election after three terms
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on X she will not seek a fourth term, ending her decade in office in January 2027
Kristi Noem gives $10K bonuses to 48 MSP TSA officers, union calls move 'illegal'
Kristi Noem's effort was to show appreciation to workers who remained on the job without pay during the longest government shutdown in American history
Taylor Swift jumps for joy as fiancé Travis Kelce and Chiefs clinch Week 12 win
Taylor Swift supported Travis Kelce at Arrowhead as Kansas City extended its home streak ahead of her docuseries End of an Era debut
NFL’s first transgender cheerleader claims Panthers fired her because she’s trans
Justine Lindsay, the NFL’s first transgender cheerleader, claimed the Carolina Panthers fired her after three seasons in an act of discrimination
Anti-ICE teen protester arrested after allegedly throwing drink on police officer in North Carolina
Teen protester Emily Ramos was arrested in North Carolina immediately after dumping a drink on a police officer
Hillary Clinton imagines national sound system announcing Trump’s exit with a ‘he is gone’ message
Hillary Clinton described a moment where a national alert announced Donald Trump’s departure, framing it as a wish tied to civic action and voter turnout
Epstein survivors ‘bracing’ for escalating death threats ahead of file release
Survivors of abuse by Epstein said they received death threats that may escalate before the file release and called for legal support and protection
FAA limits $10K bonus eligibility to just 776 workers out of 20,000 employees
The FAA gave $10,000 bonuses to only 776 workers, excluding 20,000 others, leaving many air traffic controllers in financial distress
Fact Check: Is Walmart having a 99-cent clearance sale on all Trump merchandise?
A viral photo on X showed Donald Trump hats, shirts and books with a 'Clearance 99¢ sign,' prompting claims that his merchandise was losing popularity
Bill Maher blasts Larry David's op-ed criticizing his dinner with Trump: 'So unhelpful and dumb'
Bill Maher described the criticism as a sugar rush that people get from never coming in second place in an ‘I hate Trump the most' contest