Jon Michael Raasch, US Political Reporter

Jon Michael Raasch is a U.S. Political Reporter for the Daily Mail, stationed in Washington, D.C., where he covers the White House, Congress and national security.

He has contributed to countless articles, numerous live blogs, and a diverse array of videos and TikToks, from exclusive chats with Trump Cabinet secretaries to congressional bigwigs and spontaneous man-on-the-street interviews.

Before joining the Mail, Jon Michael cut his teeth at Fox News, both as an Associate Producer for Fox News Channel and a Writer for Fox News Digital, where he delved into AI, federal policy, business, and cultural issues.

His career also took him to CNN's offices in Hollywood and Abu Dhabi, contributing to original content and international news.

When not chasing down stories, Jon Michael can be found socializing around Washington or cheering on his favorite Golden State Warriors or San Francisco 49ers.

Coverage: Politics Politics US Congress Washington DC White House Republicans Democrats Democrats Presidential Primaries Republican Presidential Primaries Joe Biden Donald Trump US Senate US House of Representatives US Supreme Court

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Trump announces Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead as he calls on citizens to rise up against Islamic regime

28/02/26 09:44

President Donald Trump has announced that the US has killed Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei....read

Dying congressman's grim diagnosis hands Democrats a path to seizing back the House majority
27/02/26 06:09
A Republican Congressman who may have a terminal diagnosis has been asked to hold onto his congressional seat to help keep GOP control over Capitol Hill.
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Trump issues chilling Iran missile warning as secret intel whispers swirl
27/02/26 03:14
President Donald Trump warned this week that Iran is manufacturing weapons that could soon strike US soil, though his pitch for what should come next has left many with more questions than answers.
Controversial MAGA firebrand breaks silence after sparking Hillary Clinton meltdown during closed-door Epstein deposition
26/02/26 11:11
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has spoken out about sharing a picture of Hillary Clinton during a closed-door congressional deposition on Thursday after her photo sparked controversy.
Zohran Mamdani wins another stunning Trump concession as he orders ICE to free student
26/02/26 09:05
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani - after meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office - claims the president will release a woman after she was arrested by immigration agents.
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Knives out for Epstein-linked Howard Lutnick amid shouting fits and gag orders
26/02/26 04:44
President Donald Trump's longtime friend and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire after a scathing report detailing his standoffish and loud approach with his colleagues.
Republicans flock to Fetterman as great Democratic defector risks damning one-term fate
25/02/26 10:31
Democrat Senator John Fetterman is getting rave reviews from Republicans, though his future in the Senate may be imperiled as liberals abandon him.
Jared Kushner's astonishing White House edict laid bare in new book on Tucker Carlson
25/02/26 07:36
Tucker Carlson once held a vice grip on the Trump White House and its top advisors, including the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner, former Fox News and White House sources claim.
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Designated survivor for Trump's State of the Union revealed
25/02/26 03:26
President Donald Trump's designated survivor for his 2026 State of the Union Address is Department of Veterans' Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.
Republican women turn on 'disgusting' colleague after alleged explicit 'sexy pic' demands
23/02/26 11:16
Republicans in Congress are turning on their colleague who allegedly petitioned one of his staffers for explicit images during their reported affair before she committed suicide.
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Trump predicts he'll lose birthright citizenship case next after SCOTUS helped China make a 'fortune'
23/02/26 04:49
President Donald Trump, outraged with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his tariff plan, is worried that the Court will strike down his birthright citizenship case to benefit China.
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Report: Marriage secrets of Florida governor frontrunner
21/02/26 02:30
The explosive revelation comes as the man who leads the race to replace Ron DeSantis posted a Valentine's Day photo celebrating his anniversary.
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Border Czar Tom Homan has very telling response on who's REALLY in charge of ICE
20/02/26 09:14
President Donald Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan - who has reportedly clashed with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem - says she's firmly in charge.
Trump accuses SCOTUS of being corrupted by 'foreign interests' and brands justices 'embarrassments to their families'
20/02/26 07:07
President Donald Trump claimed that foreign influence and political machinations scared certain Supreme Court justices into ruling against his tariff plans.
Epstein would 'name drop' Trump claimed billionaire Les Wexner as fury at president reaches fever pitch
20/02/26 06:01
Billionaire Leslie Wexner told congressional investigators that late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein would 'name drop' President Donald Trump and others when trying to flex his influence.
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Scandalous marriage secrets of Florida governor frontrunner: Ex-wife's pregnancy bombshell after Instagram blunder outed him
20/02/26 12:27
The explosive revelation comes as the man who leads the race to replace Ron DeSantis posted a Valentine's Day photo celebrating his anniversary.
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Pressure on Trump to revoke support of married Republican whose alleged mistress committed suicide
19/02/26 06:59
President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure to pull his endorsement from a Congressman who allegedly had an affair with an aide who later burned herself to death.
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Inside MAGA Valentine's Day party in DC
18/02/26 05:06
DC's young Republicans were dressed to the nines, wearing faux MAGA hats, trying to find love before the greasy McDonald's was ceremoniously wheeled out and rapper Wacka Flocka performed.
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'MAGA Is in the Air' Republican Valentine's Day party
18/02/26 04:57
DC's young Republicans were dressed to the nines, wearing faux MAGA hats, trying to find love before the greasy McDonald's was ceremoniously wheeled out and rapper Wacka Flocka performed.
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Trump roasted for blanking on prized pick to replace MTG: 'He has no memory'
17/02/26 10:28
President Donald Trump is getting slammed for not remembering that he already endorsed a candidate to replace ex-Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacated seat.
Suspected gunman arrested outside US Capitol
17/02/26 08:38
A suspected gunman has been arrested outside the US Capitol. Maryland Avenue is temporarily closed between First and Third Streets, SW.
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Gunman, 18, with loaded shotgun arrested after sprinting at US Capitol... cops reveal chilling new details
17/02/26 08:07
A gunman arrested outside the US Capitol was carrying a loaded shotgun and wearing a tactical vest, authorities have revealed.
Gunman arrested outside US Capitol as cops warn: 'AVOID THIS AREA'
17/02/26 05:43
A suspected gunman has been arrested outside the US Capitol. Maryland Avenue is temporarily closed between First and Third Streets, SW.
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All the telltale clues a top Supreme Court justice is considering an exit that could grant Trump sweeping power
17/02/26 04:45
A Supreme Court justice nominated by a Republican president is showing signs that he may retire.
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The only Epstein property the FBI refuses to discuss
17/02/26 01:30
Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's notorious properties from around the world were searched by the FBI after the financier's 2019 death.
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Right-wing fury as Florida Republican doubles down on post claiming Muslims are lower than dogs
16/02/26 10:40
A Florida Republican with a history of race-baiting commentary is being called on to resign for his latest remark about Muslims.
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The only Epstein property the FBI refuses to discuss as desert burial claims surface after girls were 'strangled during sex'
16/02/26 08:14
Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's notorious properties from around the world were searched by the FBI after the financier's 2019 death.
Democrats revolt against rising 2028 star as he hits back at 'arrogance' claims
16/02/26 03:35
A top potential candidate for the Democratic presidential ticket in 2028 is seen as arrogant by his colleagues and out of touch by his constituents.
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MAGA's desperate search for love inside a high-voltage DC mixer… featuring superstar guest entertainer
14/02/26 03:56
DC's young Republicans were dressed to the nines, wearing faux MAGA hats, trying to find love before the greasy McDonald's was ceremoniously wheeled out and rapper Wacka Flocka performed.
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Dr. Oz named in Epstein files
14/02/26 03:30
President Donald Trump's hand-selected TV-host-turned-Medicaid-boss, Dr Mehmet Oz, has stunningly been named in the Jeffrey Epstein files as top officials' links to the financier are exposed.
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Inside MAGA's hottest Valentine's Day party: Will it set off sparks or rub DC's Republicans the wrong way?
13/02/26 07:39
Will MAGA's hottest Valentine's Day party set off sparks or rub DC's conservatives the wrong way?
Turf war erupts in Nancy Guthrie search as Trump reveals FBI left on sidelines
13/02/26 06:24
The FBI is being sidelined in the Nancy Guthrie investigation because local authorities have not allowed the feds to lead the probe, President Trump said Friday.
Donald Trump mysteriously pardons five NFL players out of the blue for crimes including drug trafficking
13/02/26 02:32
The pardons, which were announced by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson, were granted to Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon
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Dr. Oz welcomed Epstein to Valentine's Day bash after he served time as sex offender
12/02/26 11:14
President Donald Trump's hand-selected TV-host-turned-Medicaid-boss, Dr Mehmet Oz, has stunningly been named in the Jeffrey Epstein files as top officials' links to the financier are exposed.
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Trump border czar announces end of Minneapolis ICE operation
12/02/26 03:50
The Trump administration is ending its surge of federal immigration agents to Minnesota, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
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Trump announces stunning Minneapolis SURRENDER as president hits midterm panic button amid fury over ICE killings
12/02/26 02:39
The Trump administration is ending its surge of federal immigration agents to Minnesota, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
Trump's razor-thin House majority on the brink as Republican eyes early exit
11/02/26 10:07
A 72-year-old Republican congressman may retire early, according to reports, a move that would further threaten the GOP's control over the House of Representatives.
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Trump withdraws National Guard troops from blue cities
11/02/26 07:43
Members of the National Guard have been quietly leaving major US cities and returning home after the Trump administration's widespread deployments.
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Trump quietly withdraws National Guard troops in retreat from blue cities after court losses
11/02/26 07:30
Members of the National Guard have been quietly leaving major US cities and returning home after the Trump administration's widespread deployments.
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Pam Bondi suffers embarrassing defeat as grand jury snubs 'dictator-style' indictment plot against Democrats
11/02/26 03:46
Donald Trump's administration has failed to indict six Democratic lawmakers after the president accused them of seditious behavior for urging soldiers to refuse 'illegal orders.'
Trump's border czar favored 'humane' deportations of criminals before ICE launched mass sweeps
10/02/26 10:09
Trump's top deportation official has long been wary of the optics surrounding his job and how missteps could derail President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration agenda.
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I had a front-row seat to ICE operations in Minneapolis. TV isn't telling you the real story of the immigration frontline
10/02/26 05:06
Daily Mail's Jon Michael Raasch spent two days observing ICE operations in Minneapolis.
Elon Musk unleashes posts against Steve Bannon's Epstein ties
10/02/26 11:15
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has unleashed a brutal salvo of posts against President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Elon Musk unleashes merciless campaign against Steve Bannon's 'evil' Epstein ties
10/02/26 05:53
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has unleashed a brutal salvo of posts against President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump silent on TPUSA halftime performance
09/02/26 05:47
President Donald Trump has shared a sharp critique of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance but has stayed silent on Turning Point USA's counter-programming show.
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Trump silent on TPUSA halftime performance as president bashes Bad Bunny's multicultural performance
09/02/26 04:54
President Donald Trump has shared a sharp critique of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance but has stayed silent on Turning Point USA's counter-programming show.
White House insider blames bumbling 'Boomer' for Trump's racist Obama video as insiders reveal frantic calls to President
06/02/26 10:21
One White House insider is blaming a 'boomer' for its embarrassing 'racist' post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
Ilhan Omar's husband faces GOP probe
06/02/26 08:34
Progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's husband is being investigated after she disclosed that her family's businesses skyrocketed in value in one year.
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Ilhan Omar's husband faces GOP probe for '$30 million' mystery as wine business booms
06/02/26 06:40
Progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's husband is being investigated after she disclosed that her family's businesses skyrocketed in value in one year.
Trump backs Bill and Hillary Clinton amid Epstein probe
06/02/26 02:31
President Donald Trump is 'bothered' by a Republican-led investigation into Ex-President Bill Clinton's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump backs Bill and Hillary Clinton amid Epstein probe in stunning rebuke to House Republicans
05/02/26 09:40
President Donald Trump is 'bothered' by a Republican-led investigation into Ex-President Bill Clinton's connections to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump confesses Melania cannot understand 8-letter word that was his political albatross
05/02/26 04:59
President Donald Trump delivered a verified comedy routine at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, where he cracked up the crowd with jokes, including one about his wife.
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Trump pulls 700 federal agents out of Minneapolis
04/02/26 07:01
Border Czar Tom Homan announced that hundreds of immigration officers would leave Minnesota after months of operations have roiled the state.
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I rode with ICE on the frozen streets of Minneapolis. I saw migrants getting arrested. The frontlines are nothing like what you see on TV.
04/02/26 04:53
It was just after 6 am and just below zero outside when the 30-pound press-labeled body armor was starting to feel nearly unbearable.
Tom Homan takes brutal shot at Kristi Noem as Trump border czar pulls 700 agents out of Minneapolis
04/02/26 02:30
Border Czar Tom Homan announced that hundreds of immigration officers would leave Minnesota after months of operations have roiled the state.
Who's up and who's out in Trump's inner circle
02/02/26 01:45
Donald Trump's second year of his second term began with renewed fervor to conquer more foreign territory abroad and unrest over his ruthless deportation campaign at home.
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Trump's Inner Circle: Who's UP, who's OUT and who's on the edge as deportation chaos spirals and midterms loom
01/02/26 08:56
Donald Trump's second year of his second term began with renewed fervor to conquer more foreign territory abroad and unrest over his ruthless deportation campaign at home.
Elon Musk asked Jeffrey Epstein about pedophile's wild island parties, DOJ files show
30/01/26 09:06
Musk's cozy relationship with the deceased pedophile was unveiled on Friday as part of the Justice Department's release of more than 3 million documents relating to Epstein.
Democratic congresswoman faces fate of George Santos over claims she plucked Covid cash for car and cruise
30/01/26 05:10
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick could soon be expelled from Capitol Hill after investigators found evidence she committed fraud and misused donor money.
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Trump's DOJ in screeching U-turn as investigation launched into Alex Pretti's killing
30/01/26 04:58
The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti after he was killed by federal immigration agents.
Trump officials met group pushing Alberta independence from Canada
29/01/26 07:31
Top Trump administration officials have met multiple times with leaders of a separatist movement in Canada that seeks to turn an oil-rich part of the country into an independent entity.
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Trump officials hold secret talks with Canadian separatists carrying a price to break away
29/01/26 04:36
Top Trump administration officials have met multiple times with leaders of a separatist movement in Canada that seeks to turn an oil-rich part of the country into an independent entity.
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Ted Cruz's 'hell no' to Trump after joking of a new role
29/01/26 11:00
Senator Ted Cruz is happy with his day job.
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Ted Cruz's definitive 'hell no' to Trump's float of firebrand senator for Supreme Court
28/01/26 11:12
Senator Ted Cruz is happy with his day job.
Majority of Americans think Pretti's shooting was murder, poll shows
28/01/26 07:13
A damning new survey finds that a majority of American voters believe that Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti was murdered by Border Patrol.
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Trump accounts: Million-dollar baby plan aims to create a fortune for America's newest arrivals before age 30
28/01/26 05:54
President Donald Trump wants to deliver a new generation of MAGA millionaires.
Alex Pretti's Minneapolis death was murder, Americans declare in damning poll as voters issue new demand to Trump... and reveal how few back the shooting
28/01/26 04:34
A damning new survey finds that a majority of American voters believe that Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti was murdered by Border Patrol.
Poll: Noem's disapproval rating rises amid Minnesota deportation crackdown
28/01/26 02:00
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has seen a dramatic loss of confidence amid her agency's deportation crackdown in Minnesota.
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Trump wards off protesters during Iowa midterm speech
28/01/26 11:40
President Donald Trump warded off protestors and delivered a meandering speech about his first-year back in office while attempting to turn around a spiraling narrative about his presidency.
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Trump clashes with 'lunatic' protester as he fantasizes of 'nice easy presidency'
28/01/26 12:02
President Donald Trump warded off protestors and delivered a meandering speech about his first-year back in office while attempting to turn around a spiraling narrative about his presidency.
Trump issues statement on Kristi Noem amid calls for her firing
27/01/26 05:47
Trump on Monday rebuked Noem's leadership as he parachuted her longtime rival Tom Homan into Minnesota to lead the deteriorating migrant crackdown.
Kristi Noem suffers collapse in confidence as just a third of Americans approve of DHS director
27/01/26 04:31
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has seen a dramatic loss of confidence amid her agency's deportation crackdown in Minnesota.
Daily Mail's JON RAASCH reveals why the White House won't commit to releasing bodycam video of Alex Pretti's death
27/01/26 05:48
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot multiple times during a confrontation with Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, during an immigration enforcement operation.
White House won't commit to releasing body cam footage in killing of Alex Pretti
26/01/26 08:42
The White House has not committed to releasing the body camera footage showing the final moments of Alex Pretti's life after he was shot by federal agents in Minnesota.
JD Vance slams Trump enforcer Laura Loomer as 'disgraceful' over abortion attack
23/01/26 09:07
Vice President JD Vance torched a conservative influencer for condemning President Donald Trump's abortion messaging.
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Inside FEMA's emergency plan for 'life-threatening' snowstorm
23/01/26 07:53
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is preparing multiple staging areas around the US for the 'life-threatening' effects of a brewing winter storm.
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Inside the Trump administration's battle plan for a 'life-threatening' mega-storm that could leave millions freezing in the dark
23/01/26 06:38
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is preparing multiple staging areas around the US for the 'life-threatening' effects of a brewing winter storm.
Tough boss Senator Amy Klobuchar moves towards running crisis-ridden Minnesota as unrest grips state
22/01/26 10:43
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has submitted paperwork to run for governor, indicating her interest in leading a state dogged by immigration and fraud accusations.
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Trump receives golden gift from defending hockey champs
16/01/26 12:33
President Donald Trump praised the Florida Panthers for an incredible playoff run and for their good looks before they bestowed him with a golden gift on Thursday.
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Trump gushes over 'young beautiful' hockey players and teases rebranding of famed presidential wall
15/01/26 11:13
President Donald Trump praised the Florida Panthers for an incredible playoff run and for their good looks before they bestowed him with a golden gift on Thursday.
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