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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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
US, Gulf nations in joint statement call Iran's missile and drone attacks a ‘dangerous escalation’
The US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates condemned Iran’s strikes for endangering civilians
Mark Kelly signals he won’t back war powers vote: 'At this point, it’s unlikely'
Mark Kelly said he needs more details from the White House and is unlikely to support the administration’s recent actions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchild killed in US-Israel strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other senior figures were also killed during the attack carried out on Saturday, February 28
Video shows Trump dancing at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser before Iran strikes, saying ‘I gotta go to work’
Photos showed President Donald Trump reviewing updates with Cabinet members and Vice President JD Vance, saying he could end the conflict in days
Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump over Iran strikes: 'It’s always America Last'
Marjorie Taylor Greene argued that instead of engaging in a foreign conflict, the administration should have focused on American families
Dan Bongino slams 'doomers' criticizing Trump's Iran strikes: 'He knows what he’s doing'
'Where has he been proven wrong in the past?' Dan Bongino said as he defended Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns US strikes on Iran: 'Americans do not want this'
Zohran Mamdani said the strikes 'mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression'
Hegseth sends strong warning to Iran if they threaten Americans: 'Iranian navy will be destroyed'
Hegseth says Washington has launched a major strike campaign and will dismantle Iran’s missiles and navy to protect Americans and finish the threat