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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Trump admin unveils new dietary guidelines emphasizing protein and whole foods over added sugar
USDA unveiled 2025–2030 guidelines with higher protein and whole foods focus as officials aimed to curb obesity nationwide
Judge David Novak orders Lindsey Halligan justify use of US Attorney title after ruling
Judge David Novak's directive followed a ruling that invalidated Lindsey Halligan's appointment, and he raised questions about misleading filings too
US seizes Russian-flagged tanker tied to Venezuela after weeks-long Atlantic pursuit
Weeks of tracking ended with US forces boarding the Marinera, once named Bella 1, which had reflagged to Russia in an attempt to evade sanctions
DHS sends 2,000 agents to Minnesota to assist in immigration and fraud investigations
Officials linked the surge in federal agents to probes into child nutrition, housing, and childcare fraud schemes with losses in the billions
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres voices 'deep concern' over US military operation in Venezuela
UN confronted US action in Venezuela during an emergency session, raising fears of destabilization and questioning the legality of Maduro's capture
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to 'take up arms' after Trump threats escalate tensions
'I swore not to touch a weapon again since the 1989 Peace Pact, but for the Homeland I will take up arms again that I do not want,' Gustavo Petro said
Nicolas Maduro, Cilia Flores plead not guilty in first US court appearance: 'I am still president'
Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores deferred bail, with attorneys citing health concerns and reserving the right to apply later
Nicolas Maduro in NYC: Former Venezuelan president faces first US court hearing under heavy security
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were placed in separate high-security cells at MDC Brooklyn, due to concerns over safety
Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores scheduled for New York federal court hearing
Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores were transported aboard the USS Iwo Jima before being moved to federal custody in Brooklyn
Tom Cotton says Venezuelan leaders must break from Maduro-era policies
'US has to make sure the people in charge of the apparatus of the Venezuelan government are not going to continue Nicolás Maduro's ways,' Cotton said
Kristi Noem says deportation possible for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after US trial
Pam Bondi detailed multiple charges against Nicolas Maduro, including illicit substance importation and weapons conspiracies as part of the indictment
GOP Rep Mario Díaz-Balart defends unwavering backing of Machado amid Venezuela upheaval
'When have we ever not supported her? I will not tolerate putting words in my mouth or my colleagues’ mouths,' Mario Díaz-Balart said about Machado
Pope Leo voices concern, urges safeguarding Venezuela's sovereignty and independence
Pope Leo pressed for a path that secured rule of law, civil rights, and collaboration toward national stability
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump's Venezuela strike, calls it unconstitutional and illegal
Bernie Sanders argued that America had no right to control another nation, calling the idea unconstitutional and imperialist
Trump declares US oversight in Venezuela until transition, highlights oil companies’ role in growth
'We are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,' Donald Trump stated from Mar-a-Lago
Nancy Pelosi blasts Trump's Maduro indictment after Hernández pardon: 'Entirely hypocritical'
Nancy Pelosi insisted lawmakers be informed about Venezuelan regime change, goals, regional fallout, and US constitutional war powers
Trump signals US role in Venezuela transition but stops short of backing Maria Corina Machado
Trump signaled involvement in Venezuela's future, saying, 'We can't take a chance of letting somebody else run it and just take over what he left off'
Democrats denounce Trump’s Venezuela strike as unconstitutional and unlawful
Andy Kim accused Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth of misleading Congress, noting they denied regime change plans that the raid later exposed as false
Trump confirms US forces captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro after overnight military strikes
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez insisted that Nicolas Maduro's whereabouts remained unknown as she demanded proof of life
Judge keeps DC pipe bomb suspect in federal custody awaiting trial
Magistrate Matthew Sharbaugh ruled that Brian Cole Jr would stay in custody, citing public safety risks as the case moved toward trial