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Nicholas Riccardi

US President Donald Trump, left, greets Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File)
April 13, 2026, 10:18 am
Orban’s defeat in Hungary has ripple effect for Trump, US conservatives
US president is outspoken supporter of Hungarian former PM who used governmental powers to stifle LGBTQ+ rights, crack down on press freedom and undermine the judicial system
By Nicholas Riccardi and Matt Brown
US Vice President JD Vance and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, shake hands during a Day of Friendship event in Budapest, Hungary on April 7, 2026. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)
April 9, 2026, 4:10 pm
Trump’s Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies
Though JD Vance gets warm reception in Hungary, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni wouldn’t let US use air base for Iran strikes, and France’s Marine Le Pen called war goals ‘erratic’
By Nicholas Riccardi and Justin Spike
Nick Fuentes (L) is interviewed by Tucker Carlson, October 28, 2025. (Video screenshot)
November 1, 2025, 6:14 pm
Controversy over Carlson interview reveals conservatives’ rift over antisemitism
Heritage Foundation chief’s defense of chat with far-right activist Nick Fuentes draws rebukes from staffers, Republican senators and Jewish leaders, deepening divides on the right
By Nicholas Riccardi, Jill Colvin and Thomas Beaumont
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, speaks during a memorial and prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, September 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
September 15, 2025, 1:14 pm
Conservatives seek to ostracize critics after Kirk killing, echoing ‘cancel culture’
Some officials on right campaign to punish firms, media figures, educators, and politicians for allegedly inciting hatred, after years of complaining about left using such tactics
By Josh Boak and Nicholas Riccardi
Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrive at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)
April 19, 2025, 11:41 am
US Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century wartime law
Trump administration expected to try to persuade justices to lift temporary order; move comes after some were sent to El Salvador and housed in notorious prison
By Nicholas Riccardi and Mark Sherman
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., reacts to the crowd after speaking to supporters during an election watch party Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
November 9, 2024, 8:09 am
Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen reelected in Nevada, securing battleground seat
Former synagogue president campaigned on abortion rights and positioned herself as a nonideological politician, retaining her seat in a state won by Trump
By Nicholas Riccardi and Rio Yamat
An election official sorts mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix, Arizona, March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Serkan Gurbuz, File)
November 5, 2024, 10:08 am
Trump wants the winner to be declared on election night. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Quick results impossible due to decentralized, multi-layered nature of US election and unprecedentedly high number of mail-in ballots, which some states prohibit tallying early
By Nicholas Riccardi
Former US president Donald Trump points to supporters during rally December 19, 2023, in Waterloo, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
January 6, 2024, 1:19 am
US Supreme Court to decide if states can keep Trump off 2024 presidential ballots
Justices agree to hear former president’s appeal against Colorado court ruling that he should be removed from the GOP primary ballot over 2021 storming of US Capitol
By Mark Sherman and Nicholas Riccardi
Former US president Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, Dec. 19, 2023, in Waterloo, Iowa (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
December 29, 2023, 3:52 pm
Maine bars Trump from state’s presidential primary ballot over Jan 6 ‘insurrection’
Ex-US president’s campaign team says will appeal decision; US Supreme Court set to decide if he can be barred by states under Civil War-era provision
By Nicholas Riccardi and David Sharp
Former US president Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, December 19, 2023, in Waterloo, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
December 20, 2023, 5:42 am
In historic ruling, Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from primary ballot over Jan. 6
American state’s highest court rules the former president violated Constitution’s insurrection clause, setting up likely showdown at US Supreme Court on whether he can run in 2024
By Nicholas Riccardi
Supporters of the Issue 1 abortion measure cheer at a watch party, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
November 8, 2023, 2:43 pm
Biden gets boost with election wins on abortion rights, Kentucky governor vote
Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear holds onto seat in red state; Ohio voters approve constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights
By Nicholas Riccardi
FILE - Protester David Barrows carries a sign during a rally to press Congress to pass voting rights protections and the 'Build Back Better Act,' Dec. 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
July 14, 2023, 9:34 am
Americans increasingly disillusioned with democracy, poll shows
More than half feel they are not well represented in Congress and that issues important to them are not advanced
By Nicholas Riccardi and Linley Sanders
Supporters of President Donald Trump participate in a rally in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP/John Minchillo)
December 21, 2022, 2:57 pm
Jan. 6 committee report describes Trump ignoring advisers, spreading election lies
The Congressional panel says the former president meticulously planned untruths that sparked the attack on the US Capitol and helped fuel millions of dollars in donations
By Nicholas Riccardi
US President Donald Trump welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the White House in Washington, Monday, May 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
July 25, 2022, 9:46 am
US conservatives embrace controversial far-right Hungarian PM seen as authoritarian
Viktor Orban, criticized for pushing anti-democratic principles, has become a hero to segments of the Republican Party; is set to attend Conservative Political Action Conference
By Nicholas Riccardi and Justin Spike
FILE - Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg, left, testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, about his plans for the new cryptocurrency Libra, October 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
April 12, 2022, 11:39 am
After backlash, Zuckerberg won’t donate to US election offices in 2022
Decision comes after conservatives suspected contributions tilted outcome of US presidential race toward Biden; instead, a new program will provide aid to local election officials
By Nicholas Riccardi
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