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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Iran’s UN envoy accuses US and Israel of ‘war crimes’, says response is ‘lawful and necessary'
Iran’s UN envoy said more than 1,300 civilians have died and schools, hospitals and infrastructure were struck as he pressed UN action against US‑Israeli attacks
Gavin Newsom calls Kristi Noem a 'scapegoat' for Stephen Miller’s hardline immigration policies
Newsom says Trump’s immigration push is being driven from the White House, arguing the policy architect remains untouched despite Noem’s removal
Nostradamus’ chilling prophecies gaining traction amid US‑Iran conflict
Modern readers are linking Nostradamus’ centuries‑old quatrains to the current US‑Iran conflict, from drone warfare metaphors to a feared 'seven‑month war'
Tucker Carlson says he will ‘always love’ Trump after POTUS declares he’s ‘not MAGA’
Tucker Carlson acknowledged that he sometimes felt frustrated with President Donald Trump, but insisted his personal loyalty remained intact
Gavin Newsom says Trump is ‘in retreat’ after firing ‘shamelessly incompetent’ Kristi Noem
Newsom calls Trump’s decision a sign of weakness, urging accountability for Noem and DHS officials who endangered Americans
Chuck Schumer says Democrats will still block DHS despite Trump replacing Noem: ‘The rot is deep’
Schumer insists DHS funding remains stalled, arguing that leadership changes alone won’t fix systemic ICE and agency problems
Markwayne Mullin ‘surprised’ after Trump calls to name him Homeland Security Secretary
Mullin says he learned of the nomination through an unexpected White House call and pledges to keep Americans safe while seeking bipartisan support
Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump admin over Iran conflict, claims war costs US taxpayers $1B a day
Marjorie Taylor Greene also highlighted the rising cost of health insurance and the difficulty many families face in surviving on a single income
Trump says B-2 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear potential, warns Tehran was weeks from a bomb
Donald Trump talked about the previous Operation Midnight Hammer, which used B-2 bombers to 'obliterate' Iran’s nuclear sites
Jasmine Crockett backs James Talarico after loss but won’t ‘make plans’ to campaign for fellow Dem
Despite voting delays, James Talarico won the Texas Democratic primary with 52.4% of the vote, defeating Jasmine Crockett, who received 46.2%
White House honors fallen troops of Operation Epic Fury: 'They laid down their lives in defense'
Karoline Leavitt said Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of US service members killed in Operation Epic Fury to stand with their families
Senate GOP rejects Iran war halt 47–53 vote as Lindsey Graham, Chris Murphy clash over legality
Lindsey Graham backed the war against Iran, calling its leadership a 'cult of death' and saying the US aims to remove the threat, not run the country
Mark Kelly says Trump admin doesn't think past 'first or second step of anything' over Iran strategy
Senator Mark Kelly questioned how the escalating conflict with Iran helps families already struggling with high costs of living
Trump denies Israel pressured US in Iran strikes, says 'No, I might have forced their hand'
Trump dismissed claims that Israel pushed the US into striking Iran, saying he acted on his own judgment of an imminent threat
Nancy Pelosi backed Obama war powers in 2011 resurfaced clip, now attacks Trump’s Iran move
Pelosi’s office defends her shift, saying Obama’s Libya strikes were limited while Trump’s Iran action triggered urgent war powers scrutiny
'The world is safer': John Fetterman applauds elimination of Iran's Supreme leader
John Fetterman defends the strike on Khamenei, claiming past treaties and sanctions never worked
Trump says 'someone from within’ Iran should rule after US-Israel military campaign ends
Trump said many future Iranian leaders he once eyed are gone and now backs a popular internal figure to fill the power vacuum after the conflict
Austin bar shooter possibly motivated by Iran strikes as FBI probes after 2 killed, 14 injured
Evidence including clothing and items in the shooter’s vehicle has prompted federal terrorism units to assist in probing the Austin bar attack
Adam Schiff criticizes Trump’s decision to kill Khamenei, says Iran 'posed no imminent threat' to US
Senator Adam Schiff said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was brutal but posed no imminent threat, calling the strike unjustified
Trump says Iran strike that killed Khamenei prevented threat: 'I got him before he got me'
In 2024, US officials uncovered Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plots, and the DOJ linked them to revenge for Qassem Soleimani’s death