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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know News India Times (January 31, 2026 - February 6, 2026) February 6, 2026 4 US Affairs O n January 26, 2026, Congress- man Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill, engaged in the first Illinois U.S. Senate primary debate, which ac- cording to his campaign, he won hands down. The three candidates in the debate included Reps. Krishnamoorthi, and Robin Kelly, as well as Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. The event was hosted by WBEZ Chicago, a radio station, as well as the Chicago Sun-Times, University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and Interna- tional House. Over the course of the hour long debate, Krishnamoorthi’s campaign says, his opponent “focused her time not on solutions but cheap political attacks,” whereas, “Raja spoke directly to Illinois voters about his fight to rein in the Trump Administration, lower costs, and ensure that every Illinois family has the opportu- nity to thrive.” The debate was dominated by the subject of immigration enforcement, news reports said, as Stratton began by accus- ing Krishnamoorthi of having “voted to thank” the federal Immigration and Cus- toms Enforcement agency, and “accepted funding from ICE contractors,” wbez. org reported. The charges were strongly denied by the Indian American Congress- man. Krishnamoorthi’s campaign said in its press release that he highlighted his plan to make life more affordable, including his bill to help Illinoisans buy their first home and his work to modernize America’s skilled job training programs. He also spoke of his work to hold Trump account- able, including his calls to abolish Trump’s ICE, unmask agents, and oppose DHS funding. Krishnamoorthi claims Stratton’s at- tacks were a result of being “25+ points behing in the polls” and not being able to raise campaign funds to raise her to second place in the polls. Krishnamoorthi’s campaign pointed to news reports about Stratton’s record in the press release, quoting several news reports to do so. PHOTO:SCREENSHOT FROMVIDEO ON FACEBOOK @RAJAFORIL Krishnamoorthi Senate Campaigns Claims Victory In Democratic Primary Debate By a StaffWriter Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, center, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, and Rep. Robin Kelly right, at the Jan. 26, 2026, primary debate. R apper Nicki Minaj has declared herself the “No 1 fan” of President Donald Trump. Speaking at the ‘Trump Ac- counts Summit’ inWashington DC on Wednesday, January 28, Nicki Minaj doubled down on her persistent support for Trump, saying the US President has been “bullied and smeared.” “I don’t know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president’s No. 1 fan. And that’s not going to change. And the hate, or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support himmore. And it’s gonna motivate all of us to support himmore,” Minaj said at the summit, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. Showcasing her strong rapport with Trump, she added, “We’re not going to let them get away with bullying him, and the smear campaigns, it’s not going to work, OK? He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him.” The US President also heaped praise on Nicki Minaj and said, “She is the great- est and the most successful female rapper in history,” he added. This came roughly a month after the rapper made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest con- ference in December last year. In an interview, she led extensive praise for the Trump administration. “I have the utmost respect and admira- tion for our president. I don’t know if he even knows this, but he’s given so many people hope,” she said. In another instance, she commended Trump over threats to take military action against Nigeria over the country’s alleged persecution of Christians. -ANI PHOTO:X.COM @NICKIMINAJ Indian American Rapper Nicki Minaj Calls Herself “No. 1 Fan” Of President Trump Renowned rapper of Indian descent Nicki Minaj with President Trump and Canadian businessman and talk show host Kevin O-Leary.