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 approves TINY CARS: 'They're really cute'

05/12/25 04:38

President Donald Trump has announced that 'tiny cars' will soon become available in America....read

Outrage as Kash Patel orders elite FBI unit to taxi his girlfriend's drunk friend around Nashville
05/12/25 04:23
FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire for allegedly yelling at his girlfriend's security detail, demanding they drive home one of her drunk friends.
Trump and Melania light National Christmas Tree
05/12/25 02:30
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have brought Christmas cheer to the White House for all to see.
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President Trump and Melania light National Christmas Tree in dazzling ceremony with touching tribute
04/12/25 11:57
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have brought Christmas cheer to the White House for all to see.
Top Trump cheerleaders warn 'totally corrupt' pardons could take down his presidency
04/12/25 10:44
Some conservatives are growing worried that President Donald Trump's recent pardons and commutations could tank his reputation and stir up future legal troubles.
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Republican senator describes the FOUR 'righteous' strikes that wiped out alleged drug smugglers
04/12/25 07:32
The Senate's top intelligence official has revealed that the controversial US military operation on an alleged Venezuelan narco-terrorist boat included four separate strikes.
Trump tees up land strikes in Venezuela as ultimatum hangs over Maduro
04/12/25 01:10
President Donald Trump teased that the US military may soon strike land targets within Venezuela after its sustained assault on narco-terrorist boats allegedly hauling drugs to the US.
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Trump tees up land strikes in Venezuela as ultimatum hangs over Maduro: 'We know every route, we know every house'
03/12/25 10:26
President Donald Trump teased that the US military may soon strike land targets within Venezuela after its sustained assault on narco-terrorist boats allegedly hauling drugs to the US.
Republican leader backs down on challenge to 'Deep State' surveillance after Trump puts out party firestorm
03/12/25 05:17
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson ceded ground after an attack from his right flank in which a New York conservative accused him of lying and siding with liberals.
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Trump to pardon Democratic congressman
03/12/25 05:05
President Donald Trump has announced he is pardoning a liberal congressman charged with bribery and acting as a foreign agent.
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Trump pardons Democratic congressman accused of taking $600,000 in bribes and acting as foreign agent
03/12/25 03:50
President Donald Trump has announced he is pardoning a liberal congressman charged with bribery and acting as a foreign agent.
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Trump drops biggest hint yet on who may replace Powell
02/12/25 09:39
President Donald Trump has dropped his biggest hint yet at who may soon lead the Federal Reserve.
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Trump drops biggest hint yet on his pick to replace 'Too late' Jerome Powell as Fed chair
02/12/25 09:08
President Donald Trump has dropped his biggest hint yet at who may soon lead the Federal Reserve.
Trump fires off expletive as he's pressed on boat strike
02/12/25 08:31
President Donald Trump and Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded the commander in charge of authorizing controversial lethal strikes on Venezuelan drug boats on Tuesday.
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Trump fires off furious expletive as he's grilled on 'war crime' strike on drug smugglers
02/12/25 07:53
President Donald Trump and Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded the commander in charge of authorizing controversial lethal strikes on Venezuelan drug boats on Tuesday.
Trump: 'The word affordability is a Democrat scam'
02/12/25 06:18
President Donald Trump downplayed consumers' pricing concerns during a White House Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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Trump describes America's affordability crisis as a 'SCAM': 'I am right about everything'
02/12/25 05:15
President Donald Trump downplayed consumers' pricing concerns during a White House Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Witkoff and Kushner head to Moscow with Ukraine deal for Putin
02/12/25 10:15
Ukrainian officials have discussed what they are willing to concede to end Russia 's invasion after hours-long negotiations with top US diplomats who will soon deliver the demands to Moscow.
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Moscow for Putin showdown with Ukraine offer that could redraw Europe
02/12/25 06:26
Ukrainian officials have discussed what they are willing to concede to end Russia 's invasion after hours-long negotiations with top US diplomats who will soon deliver the demands to Moscow.
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Report: Trump to deploy 250 agents to New Orleans for 'Swamp Sweep'
01/12/25 08:08
The Trump administration is preparing its federal immigration agents for a 'swamp sweep' in America's most notorious quagmire.
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Trump deploys 250 agents to New Orleans for 'Swamp Sweep' as terrified immigrants shutter restaurants
01/12/25 07:16
The Trump administration is preparing its federal immigration agents for a 'swamp sweep' in America's most notorious quagmire.
Trump's billionaire obsession backfires as Americans turn LEFT to rescue them from affordability crisis
29/11/25 01:06
Americans are feeling less jolly about the man in the White House, who, as inflation bites at their gift budgets, has been cozying up with billionaires while Democrats scream affordability.
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Trump bans South Africa from G20 summit over alleged human rights abuse
28/11/25 07:54
President Donald Trump has banned South Africa from attending next year's G20 summit for human rights abuses leading to the slaughter of 'white people.'
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Trump bans South Africa from Miami confab and slashes payments in tirade over white 'genocide'
28/11/25 06:27
President Donald Trump has banned South Africa from attending next year's G20 summit for human rights abuses leading to the slaughter of 'white people.'
Marjorie Taylor Greene hits back amid criticism over early resignation
27/11/25 11:20
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene struck a furious tone on Wednesday after receiving harsh criticism over her choice to resign early, despite threats to her life.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene melts down over assassination threat as critics brand her a traitor
26/11/25 10:02
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene struck a furious tone on Wednesday after receiving harsh criticism over her choice to resign early, despite threats to her life.
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Top GOP investigator fears Epstein report is doomed
26/11/25 08:57
The top Jeffrey Epstein investigator on Capitol Hill is worried that his magnum opus may fall flat.
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Top GOP investigator fears Epstein report is doomed: 'Nobody will ever believe it'
26/11/25 08:18
The top Jeffrey Epstein investigator on Capitol Hill is worried that his magnum opus may fall flat.
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Ambitious Florida upstart unleashes vile racial slur
26/11/25 11:15
An insurgent candidate for Florida governor has come out swinging, launching a seemingly racially charged epithet against black Republican candidate Byron Donalds.
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Stunning clash in Florida GOP battle as ambitious upstart unleashes jaw-dropping racial slur at Trump ally Byron Donalds
25/11/25 10:43
An insurgent candidate for Florida governor has come out swinging, launching a seemingly racially charged epithet against black Republican candidate Byron Donalds.
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Terrified lawmakers handed panic buttons as jaw-dropping $200m security shield is quietly rolled out on the Hill
25/11/25 08:02
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will soon get a massive infusion of cash and a new mobile app to bolster their personal security amid fears of rampant political violence.
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Tucker turns his guns on the Republican elite in explosive feud that's ripping the right apart
25/11/25 04:21
Tucker Carlson shrugged off the concerns of a top Republican who urged him that hosting Nick Fuentes was a mistake.
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Report: MTG's odds of winning 2028 GOP nomination jump
25/11/25 01:05
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is now among the top Republicans expected to land the party's 2028 presidential nomination.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene tears up 2028 market after resignation roils Republicans
24/11/25 10:37
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is now among the top Republicans expected to land the party's 2028 presidential nomination.
Maduro channels Trump in viral peace dance
24/11/25 06:01
The dictator of Venezuela appears to have taken a page out of Donald Trump's book.
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Maduro channels Trump in viral peace dance as grim Thanksgiving order hints at looming US strike
24/11/25 04:34
The dictator of Venezuela appears to have taken a page out of Donald Trump's book.
Inside Karoline Leavitt's secrets to marriage in a nonstop White House
24/11/25 02:32
'Honestly, I have PTSD about making plans, so I just don't,' the White House Press Secretary said candidly.
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Karoline Leavitt, 28, reveals pressure her job puts on marriage to husband, 60, as she gets candid on secrets to life in the White House
24/11/25 01:08
Trump's press secretary has opened up about the demands of the role in an interview with the Daily Mail.
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Trump caves to socialist Mamdani and says 'you can call me fascist' in extraordinary concession
21/11/25 08:44
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, two generational rivals on the opposite ends of the political spectrum, met in the Oval Office on Friday.
Trump tries to walk back death threats against 'traitor' Democrats as harassment escalates
21/11/25 07:48
After suggesting that they could be executed for seditious behavior, President Donald Trump has walked back his fury at Democrats who urged soldiers to disobey commands.
Bessent reacts to hecklers outside DC hotspot
21/11/25 05:27
The protestors typically carry megaphones to loudly blast their anti-GOP chants from the sidewalk outside in an attempt to disturb patrons at the booming restaurant.
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Trump's towering Treasury enforcer turns the tables on raging left-wing mob outside elite GOP hotspot
21/11/25 05:04
The protestors typically carry megaphones to loudly blast their anti-GOP chants from the sidewalk outside in an attempt to disturb patrons at the booming restaurant.
Report: Trump considering executive order to block state AI laws
20/11/25 09:11
To ensure its control over AI regulation, the Trump administration is considering an executive action that could pit the Justice Department against states making their own tech rules.
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Trump administration moves to crush tech laws after Melania delivers dystopian warning about dangers
20/11/25 08:27
To ensure its control over AI regulation, the Trump administration is considering an executive action that could pit the Justice Department against states making their own tech rules.
Trump threatens Dems with execution for urging troops to defy orders
20/11/25 04:37
President Donald Trump has amplified calls for the imprisonment and hanging of a half dozen top Democratic lawmakers after they called for soldiers to refuse their orders.
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'Punishable by DEATH': Trump threatens 'traitor' Democrats with execution for urging troops to defy orders
20/11/25 04:03
President Donald Trump has amplified calls for the imprisonment and hanging of a half dozen top Democratic lawmakers after they called for soldiers to refuse their orders.
Nancy Mace leaks wild sexts about Republican colleague: 'You will be a good girl'
19/11/25 09:58
Congresswoman Nancy Mace is demanding that her Republican colleague be stripped of his responsibilities for allegedly assaulting women in a messy inter-party feud.
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Trump extends olive branch to Musk during exclusive dinner
19/11/25 06:07
After a fiery feud with the president, in which Epstein-related claims flew far and fast, Donald Trump extended an olive branch to his prodigal son, Elon Musk
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Trump's unmistakably paternal moment with Elon cements the Prodigal Son's triumphant White House return
19/11/25 05:50
After a fiery feud with the president, in which Epstein-related claims flew far and fast, Donald Trump extended an olive branch to his prodigal son, Elon Musk
Epstein's brother alleges cover-up claiming files are being scrubbed
19/11/25 12:20
Mark Epstein, the brother of the late sex offender, has made a bombshell claim that Republicans' names are getting scrubbed from the government's Epstein files.
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Jeffrey Epstein's brother makes bombshell claim Epstein files are being scrubbed of Republican names
18/11/25 10:25
Mark Epstein, the brother of the late sex offender, has made a bombshell claim that Republicans' names are getting scrubbed from the government's Epstein files.
Fury at sole rebel in 427-1 vote to release Epstein files.. as he reveals why he tried to block move
18/11/25 09:32
A Republican representative is facing backlash after he was the sole lawmaker not to vote for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files in the House's 427-1 vote.
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Report: Saudi Crown Prince cancels Senate meeting
18/11/25 08:28
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly canceled his meeting with US Senators this week over concerns about the potential guest list.
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Saudi Crown Prince ditches Senate meeting after 'sensitive' concerns about guest list
18/11/25 08:02
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly canceled his meeting with US Senators this week over concerns about the potential guest list.
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Trump uses McDonald's visit to sell affordability plan
18/11/25 12:30
President Donald Trump demanded that Republicans focus on rising costs as Americans increasingly feel economic pressures hit their wallets.
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Trump brags of 'Golden Age' at McDonald's event... but the grim reality threatens midterms wipeout
17/11/25 11:37
President Donald Trump demanded that Republicans focus on rising costs as Americans increasingly feel economic pressures hit their wallets.
Trump reveals why his voice is hoarse
17/11/25 09:11
President Donald Trump's hoarse voice on Monday prompted questions, but nothing is wrong, he said; he simply lost his voice after yelling.
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Hoarse Trump explains why he had an explosive outburst over trade deal: 'I blew my stack'
17/11/25 08:21
President Donald Trump's hoarse voice on Monday prompted questions, but nothing is wrong, he said; he simply lost his voice after yelling.
Karoline Leavitt unveils Trump's hidden approach with the press ... and why his Gen-Z enforcer is now happy to play bad cop
15/11/25 04:00
Donald Trump has been toying, teasing and tormenting the press corps for well over half a century - but recently there have been glimpses of a nod towards reconciliation.
Kash Patel hired deputy FBI director with no background check in extraordinary vetting breach
14/11/25 10:19
The second in command at the FBI was allowed to circumvent critical vetting processes to gain access to some of the most classified US secrets, insiders are warning.
Dem senator urges ICE agents to 'stand up' to Trump's deportation orders
14/11/25 08:56
Democrat Senator Mark Kelly is urging federal immigration agents to 'stand up' to President Donald Trump's deportation orders as his administration is targeting new crackdown efforts.
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Dem senator urges ICE agents to defy Trump's orders as deportation dragnet spreads to new blue city
14/11/25 08:40
Democrat Senator Mark Kelly is urging federal immigration agents to 'stand up' to President Donald Trump's deportation orders as his administration is targeting new crackdown efforts.
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Petition to force vote on Epstein files reached 218 signatures
14/11/25 06:40
A handful of high-profile Republicans bucked President Donald Trump's desires and supported a petition to force a congressional vote on releasing additional files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump ally blasts 'dumber strategy' to win over president as GOP rebels back Epstein release
14/11/25 05:57
A handful of high-profile Republicans bucked President Donald Trump's desires and supported a petition to force a congressional vote on releasing additional files on pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump's beauty-queen prosecutor targeted in a ruthless Comey-James ambush... but insiders say she's far from beat
13/11/25 08:44
A federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia , suggested Thursday that charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James could be dropped.
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'Legally significant' Epstein emails that confirm photo of Andrew with Virginia Giuffre IS real could force Mountbatten Windsor to testify in US
13/11/25 10:19
Andrew faces pressure to appear in front of US politicians after Jeffrey Epstein was revealed to have confirmed the infamous photo of him with a teenage Virginia Giuffre is real.
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Woke 'defund the police' Democrat Jasmine Crockett spent $50,000 on private security
12/11/25 09:59
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is under fire for spending thousands in campaign funds on luxury hotels, limo services and personal security while traveling the country this year.
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White House names Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre who email says 'spent hours with Trump' in explosive response to Democrat 'smear' campaign
12/11/25 01:48
The emails, released by Democrats on Wednesday, reveal that Epstein referred to Trump in correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and the author Michael Wolff.
Kash Patel's girlfriend hits back at 'Mossad honeypot' allegation
11/11/25 05:30
FBI Director Kash Patel's country music star girlfriend has sued two right-wing commentators for allegedly claiming she is a Mossad agent.
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Kash Patel's country star girlfriend, 27, hits back at explosive 'Mossad honeypot' allegation
11/11/25 05:01
FBI Director Kash Patel's country music star girlfriend has sued two right-wing commentators for allegedly claiming she is a Mossad agent.
Chuck Schumer faces internal rebellion from furious liberals
11/11/25 01:25
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is getting battered by his own party members who are furious over liberals striking a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
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Liberal fury threatens to shut down Democratic leader as staffer abruptly exits
10/11/25 09:57
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is getting battered by his own party members who are furious over liberals striking a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
Trump: Marjorie Taylor Greene has 'lost her way'
10/11/25 09:40
President Donald Trump believes one of his most vociferous defenders has lost her way.
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Trump launches fiery attack on Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She's a nice woman but she's lost her way'
10/11/25 09:16
President Donald Trump believes one of his most vociferous defenders has lost her way.
Trump threatens to dock pay of air traffic controllers amid shutdown
10/11/25 04:48
President Donald Trump has demanded that air traffic controllers return to work or have their pay cut as staffing levels threaten delays at airports nationwide.
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Trump goes nuclear on air traffic controllers with extraordinary threat: Flight chaos at breaking point
10/11/25 04:03
President Donald Trump has demanded that air traffic controllers return to work or have their pay cut as staffing levels threaten delays at airports nationwide.
Trump high court quietly turns back challenge to same-sex marriage
10/11/25 03:32
The challenge to the case came from a Kentucky woman, Kim Davis, a court worker who refused to issue a marriage license to same-sex couples.
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Hungarian autocrat asks Trump if he can hire his blonde attack dog
07/11/25 07:37
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán cracked a joke about Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a meeting with top officials at the White House on Friday, prompting laughs.
Report: How Sean Duffy's move upset the White House
07/11/25 06:06
As the government shutdown threatens to halt air traffic across the US, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to attend his son-in-law's congressional campaign event.
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Transport Secretary Sean Duffy branded 'world-class stupid' as he ditches DC for fundraiser despite travel meltdown
07/11/25 05:46
As the government shutdown threatens to halt air traffic across the US, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to attend his son-in-law's congressional campaign event.

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