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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Woman arrested after rifle shooting targeting Rihanna’s LA property
Ivana Lisette Ortiz arrested on attempted murder charge, bail set above $10M
'Give asylum': Trump demands Australia shelter defiant Iranian women's soccer team or says US will
In a social media post, President Trump said forcing the players to return could put them at risk and urged Australian leaders to allow them to stay
Zelenskyy dispatches drone 'experts' to shield US bases in Jordan as Iranian assault escalates
Years of defending against Russian drone attacks helped Ukraine refine interception systems later considered for Middle East defense efforts
'Big mistake': Kaine regrets backing Noem, warns DHS needs more than a new 'nameplate on the door'
Tim Kaine said that he backed Kristi Noem for her governor experience but later regretted it after seeing how DHS operated during her tenure
Trump and Starmer hold urgent call on Middle East war and military ties
Despite US forces using UK bases, President Trump told Keir Starmer that British assistance was unnecessary, citing confidence in ongoing operations
Jeffries calls Iran conflict a 'war of choice,' says Trump must justify funding to Congress
Congress weighs Pentagon request for funding as Iran operations continue
Wright defends gas prices amid Iran conflict, says fuel still cheaper than under Biden
Officials say Middle East tensions pushed gas past $3 nationwide, but increase is temporary
Iran picks Khamenei's replacement in secret as conflict with Israel and US enters ninth brutal day
The development came as fighting between Iran, Israel and the US continued across the region, with attacks reported in Lebanon, Tehran and Gulf states
Leavitt demands 'expeditious' confirmation for Mullin as DHS seeks new chief after Noem's exit
Karoline Leavitt said the administration expects the Senate to move quickly on the nomination, citing Mullin's alignment with President Trump's agenda
Judge Friedman torches Pentagon's press pledge during Iran war: 'Asking a question is not a crime'
The policy requires reporters to pledge not to seek or publish unauthorized information, a rule that some news outlets argue threatens press freedom
Trump says US moving ‘thousands’ of Americans out of Middle East as 13,000 get assistance
US officials say the government has already provided direct assistance to thousands of Americans attempting to leave the Middle East
Trump says Iran’s leadership is 'neutered,' calls for a new leader who will 'treat the US and Israel well'
Trump says he wants a role in choosing Iran’s next leader after Khamenei’s death
Energy secretary vows Navy escorts through Strait of Hormuz as fuel prices hit Trump-era high
Major carriers like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd suspended voyages through the strait, leading Washington to consider naval escorts to keep trade moving
Mullin reacts to DHS nomination as Noem thanks Trump: 'We're going to try to earn everybody's vote'
Markwayne Mullin acknowledged the nomination and said his immediate priority was securing Senate confirmation and focusing on national security
Trump says Kristi Noem will step down as DHS secretary, Sen Markwayne Mullin to take over
Several reports had said that the White House had begun discussing possible replacements for Kristi Noem after lawmakers criticized her congressional testimony
Trump wants a say in who leads Iran after Khamenei's death: 'I have to be involved'
President Donald Trump's comments came as Iran weighed successors after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid ongoing regional conflict
Britney Spears detained for DUI in Ventura County, set free under ‘cite and release’
The arrest comes years after Spears’ conservatorship ended and amid recent personal and career updates from the singer
Iran’s ability to strike American forces ‘rapidly declining’ even as US combat power builds up
The assessment from United States Central Command came amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges across the Middle East
'Region is not on fire': Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes back on Iran retaliation fears
Speaking on CNBC, Scott Bessent urged investors to stay focused on fundamentals despite casualties, drone strikes and oil price swings
US soldiers killed in Iran war remembered for service, family and sacrifice
Loved ones remembered as deeply committed to service amid warnings of further casualties