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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Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema accused of affair with married bodyguard in federal lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that Kyrsten Sinema and Matthew Ammel had attended shows by Green Day, Taylor Swift, and U2 while hiding their relationship
GOP senators urge caution as Trump threatens 'Insurrection Act' in Minneapolis over ICE protests
Senator Rand Paul urged calm during ICE protests, saying, 'I think that we need to calm the country down, not head further toward chaos'
Karoline Leavitt accuses reporter of bias in Renee Good's case: 'You're a left-wing activist'
'You shouldn't even be sitting in that seat, but you're pretending like you're a journalist. You're a left-wing activist', Karoline Leavitt said
Kristi Noem claims Walz and Frey's 'irresponsible' rhetoric fueled second Minneapolis ICE shooting
'This kind of violence is perpetuated by what we hear the governor saying, what we hear the mayor in Minneapolis saying', Kristi Noem said
Tim Walz appeals for calm after Trump threatens 'Insurrection Act' in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appealed directly to Donald Trump, warning that federal troop deployment would inflame unrest and deepen divisions
US Southern Command confirms capture of sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Marines from USS Gerald R Ford seized motor/tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn raid, intercepting it without resistance under Operation Southern Spear
Lindsey Graham calls for tougher US measures on Iran unrest
'It’s going to take more than standing by them. We must stop those who are responsible for killing the people by any means necessary', Graham said
Danish officials say US-Greenland talks ended with sharp divide: 'Perspectives continue to differ'
Danish FM Lars Løkke Rasmussen called Greenland talks 'frank but constructive', noting disagreements and announcing a group to address Arctic security
ICE agent wounded in Renee Good shooting treated for torso bleeding, officials say
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino stated that Jonathan Ross had faced multiple death threats since the shooting and was in a secure location
FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson linked to Trump admin investigation
FBI seized devices at Hannah Natanson's home but confirmed she wasn't the target, focusing on contractor Perez-Lugones accused of mishandling secrets
Fox News host presses Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over praise of ICE protesters in heated exchange
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised demonstrators despite footage showing some blocking ICE vehicles, stressing that most protests stayed peaceful
Trump says US must control Greenland as JD Vance prepares for key diplomatic meetings
Donald Trump pushed for US control of Greenland, calling it vital for security and warning that Russia and China could dominate the Arctic
New GOP bill to restrict congressional stock trades by members and relatives
GOP bill sought ban on stock trades as the measure targeted lawmakers, spouses, and children, requiring advance disclosures and penalties for breaches
Michigan's Lt Gov Garlin Gilchrist II suspends governor bid, enters secretary of state contest
With Garlin Gilchrist out, Jocelyn Benson's fundraising edge and statewide recognition made her the clear Democratic frontrunner
Lawmakers from both parties vow to block Trump's Fed pick amid Jerome Powell investigation
'He is abusing the law like a wannabe dictator so the Fed serves him and his billionaire friends', Sen Elizabeth Warren wrote on X about Donald Trump
DNC Chair Ken Martin draws parallels between US protests and Iran's crackdown
Ken Martin said protesters in Iran fought a theocratic regime, while thousands marched in the US after Renee Good’s fatal ICE shooting
María Corina Machado meets Pope Leo before planned talks with Trump in Washington
Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with María Corina Machado in Washington, telling Fox News he looked 'forward to saying hello to her'
Jake Tapper confronts Kristi Noem on ICE shooting and Jan 6 law enforcement
Interview revisits Jan 6 pardons as Noem defends enforcement decisions following fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Bowen Yang regrets podcast comments calling donations to Rep Jasmine Crockett a 'waste'
'Don't waste your money sending to Jasmine Crockett. Do not do it. Don't do it. You're going to waste your money', Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers had said
Ex-UK Ambassador to US Peter Mandelson apologizes to Epstein's victims but denies ties to crimes
Peter Mandelson admitted systemic failures left women unprotected, stressing his regret was about institutions, not personal conduct