Deepanjali Sharma
Deepanjali Sharma is a Political News Writer at MEAWW, where she reports on US politics, policy debates, and key developments shaping global affairs.
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IRGC declares US-linked campuses 'legitimate targets' as universities shut down across region
Universities shifted to remote learning as a precaution after a reported IRGC threat, while monitoring the security situation
Dem Rep Himes demands ICE act like 'proper police' amid funding standoff: 'Fight is not won yet'
Rep Jim Himes said ICE officers should wear identification and obtain warrants before conducting searches
Sen Andy Kim warns against US ground troops in Iran as war tensions rise
Additional US forces arrive in the Middle East, officials weigh potential next steps in Iran war
Lankford says federal workers 'should never’ miss pay amid DHS budget standoff
Congress is divided on immigration enforcement funding and US military commitments
Iran warns it is ‘waiting’ for US ground invasion amid rising conflict
Regional powers push diplomacy in Pakistan as US military buildup intensifies
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of feeding Iran intel before US base attack: 'One hundred percent'
'Do they help Iranians? Of course. How many percent? One hundred percent', Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said
'Our founders did not want a king': Pelosi invokes American Revolution as 'No Kings' marches sweep
'The democracy issue is everything. We're in our 250th anniversary. We have no king today. Our founders did not want a king', Pelosi said
'A free Iran is within reach': Reza Pahlavi seizes Iran's interim helm as millions demand change
'Millions of Iranians have called on me to lead the transition to democracy. I have accepted that call', exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi said
Florida Democrat Emily Gregory who flipped seat, joins ‘No Kings’ demonstration near Mar-a-Lago
Democrats point to nationwide turnout as a sign of growing political mobilization ahead of elections
'Over my dead body': Gov Janet Mills blocks ICE from Maine polls, calls it 'sign of dictatorship'
Janet Mills described the prospect of federal immigration agents at voting sites as unprecedented, adding, 'That’s unheard of'
House GOP kills Senate DHS bill, backs 60-day ICE plan as Schumer calls it 'dead on arrival'
Chuck Schumer said Democrats would fund key homeland security functions but would not give a 'blank check' to President Trump's immigration policies
Rubio says US can meet Iran goals without ground troops as Pentagon weighs options
Rubio says US goals in Iran are 'ahead of schedule' and can be met without ground troops
House Freedom Caucus rejects Senate DHS bill, says ‘no’ to deal without immigration funding
Freedom Caucus opposition complicates House push to quickly pass Senate-approved DHS bill
UN rights chief Volker Türk calls for accountability over suspected US strike on Iran school
Trump says he is unaware of reports linking US forces to strike as scrutiny grows
Senate clears DHS funding package in late-night vote, leaving out immigration enforcement agencies
Measure heads to House as airport disruptions and missed paychecks strain TSA operations
Ruling after rare televised House trial could pave way for vote to expel Florida Democrat
Rep Cherfilus-McCormick denies wrongdoing and pleads not guilty in a separate federal case
Trump slams mail-in voting, uses it anyway in Florida election: 'Because I'm president'
'Because of the fact that I'm president of the United States, I did a mail-in ballot for elections that took place in Florida', Trump said
Trump floats seizing Iran's oil 'like Venezuela', declares he doesn't care about a peace deal
'We have so much oil. Our country is not affected by this. We have more, we have twice the amount of oil as Saudi Arabia or Russia', Trump said
Trump warns Iran 'we're your worst nightmare' as US walks back deal willingness
'They are begging to work out a deal. I don't know if we'll be able to do that. I don't know if we're willing to do that', President Trump said
IOC shuts trans women out of Olympics from 2028, limits entry to 'biological females'
The IOC policy outlined eligibility rules for women's events, introducing screening measures to define participation standards