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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Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin ring in New Year’s Eve with families ahead of 137th Rose Parade
Al Roker posted a carousel showing son Nick and wife Deborah, Hoda Kotb with her daughters, plus Craig Melvin, his wife and children
Fact Check: Did Trump pardon man who stole more than Minnesota Somali fraudsters?
Internet claims said Donald Trump pardoned Philip Esformes for stealing more than Minnesota Somali fraudsters
Mamdani calls Bernie Sanders the ‘man whose leadership I seek to emulate’ as he takes office
Zohran Mamdani began his term by praising Bernie Sanders’s influence and outlining a leadership style rooted in equality and solidarity
Actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria Jones found dead in San Francisco hotel
Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was discovered dead at 34 in a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day
Mamdani vows a new era for NYC in first mayoral address: ‘I will govern as a democratic socialist’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlined his vision for governing boldly while rejecting political caution in his inaugural address
Kellyanne Conway blasts Rosie O’Donnell’s anti-Trump rant: 'You need a hug or a husband'
Rosie O’Donnell shared a TikTok video urging the use of the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office
Trump attacks Kennedy family over reactions to his name being added to center: 'They never show up'
Trump circulated screenshots of supporters criticizing the Kennedy family for their reactions to his decision to add his name to the Kennedy Center
Mark Kelly says his New Year’s resolution is to 'ban stock trading' for members of Congress
'It’s not right that lawmakers can buy and sell stocks while having access to information the public doesn’t,' Mark Kelly said
Nicolle Wallace hits Joe Rogan’s U-turn on Trump: ‘I hope he cringes’
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace calls out Joe Rogan for major flip-flop on Donald Trump
Trump reveals White House ballroom will have ‘drone-free roof’ for safety of those inside
Trump also noted that the ballroom will be bigger than he initially anticipated and said it will be a 'big, beautiful, safe building'
PETA slams Kim Kardashian for gifting each of her children a dog: 'Puppies are not plushies'
Kim Kardashian was slammed by PETA after she gifted her four children each a Pomeranian puppy on Christmas
‘Greatest gift of all’: ICE arrests violent convicts across US during Christmas week
ICE arrested Samuel Juarez-Cruz, Miguel Gonzalez-Toledo, Mohamed Hassan Jeylani, and other violent convicts across multiple states at Christmas
‘I’m doing all right’: Mark Kelly defends Constitution, cites Giffords’ strength after Trump attack
Mark Kelly addressed Donald Trump’s remarks by stressing constitutional protections and highlighting Gabby Giffords’ resilience after political violence
Scott Jennings touts Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement as 'biggest success' of 2025
Scott Jennings identifies immigration enforcement as Trump’s campaign promise fulfilled
Erika Kirk confirms TPUSA to continue campus debates nationwide, says 'we are not afraid'
Erika Kirk vows to continue Turning Point USA campus debates following husbands death
GOP demands answers from Tim Walz after Minnesota fraud video: 'There’s got to be some accounting'
The video claimed Tim Walz mismanaged $110M for daycare programs, with many centers empty or functioning as non-operational 'ghost' facilities
Newly released Epstein documents reveal strategy for broad corporate prosecution
New DOJ documents reveal the expanded case against Epstein's associates
Ro Khanna says the royal family should 'personally compensate' Epstein’s victims
Ro Khanna also said the royal family should be 'ashamed and horrified' by the latest revelations about Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Erika Kirk says bond with God strengthened after Charlie’s death: 'I talk to Him the same way'
Erika Kirk added that their shared faith in God and commitment to a higher purpose is what inspired Charlie to create everything he did
‘Couldn’t be a prouder dad’: Gordon Ramsay celebrates as daughter Holly marries Olympian Adam Peaty
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty's nuptials took place at the historic Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Bath