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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Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination survives heated Senate hearing, clears panel by razor-thin margin
John Fetterman crossed party lines to back Markwayne Mullin in a key vote, citing the need for DHS leadership and drawing criticism from colleagues
Trump, Hegseth pay final tribute to 6 airmen killed in Iraq KC-135 crash
The service members died during a mission tied to operations against Iran, and officials said the crash remained under investigation
'Good thing for you to resign': Vance backs Kent's exit, hints officials must support Trump on Iran
'If you are on the team and you can't help implement the decisions of his administration … then it's a good thing for you to resign', Vance said
Ratcliffe and Gabbard question whether Iran war energy shock could benefit Russia
CIA chief says Iran turning to US rivals for intelligence as threats to America persist
CIA Director Ratcliffe rejects Joe Kent's Iran threat denial as counterterrorism chief quits
Joe Kent resigned as National Counterterrorism Center director, citing Iran policy concerns and saying he couldn't support the war
Trump suspends century-old Jones Act to ease fuel crisis as oil tops $100
The move came as global oil prices rose due to geopolitical tensions, though analysts said it would likely have only a limited impact on fuel costs
Trump warns Democrats 'must pay a big price' at midterms as DHS shutdown guts airport security
President Donald Trump said Democrats would face consequences at the polls, blaming the shutdown on their demands
Gregory Bovino to retire from Border Patrol after raids, lawsuits and deaths of 2 citizens: Report
Bovino's teams carried out operations in Chicago, Charlotte, New Orleans and Minneapolis as part of wider immigration enforcement initiatives
'Show the face of war' as Pope Leo XIV urges journalists to verify facts and resist propaganda
US broadcasters face rising scrutiny as FCC chair eyes accelerated license reviews
Trump says allies ‘not enthusiastic’ about securing the Strait of Hormuz
Trump faults allies for hesitating to send minesweepers to Hormuz operation
'Doubling down on our friends': UAE defiant as Iranian missiles fail to shake US ties
UAE Minister Reem Al-Hashimy said hosting US troops remained central to Abu Dhabi's security strategy despite regional tensions
EU demands 'more clarity' on Iran war goals as Trump pushes allied warship deployment in Hormuz
EU officials discussed expanding maritime missions or forming a 'coalition of the willing' as tensions threatened the vital Hormuz shipping route
'Stay out': GOP Sen Ron Johnson rebukes FCC Chair Carr over 'heavy-handed' broadcast license threat
Ron Johnson said he supported the First Amendment and argued that the federal government should avoid heavy-handed action against broadcasters
Araghchi declares 'open' door on Hormuz as countries quietly approach Tehran for safe passage
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disputed Donald Trump's claim that Tehran sought talks, saying, 'We never asked for a ceasefire'
GOP Rep Michael McCaul brands sanctions rollback a 'reward' for Putin as Moscow's Iran role emerges
Michael McCaul claimed Russia had provided Iran military intelligence to target US forces and shouldn't be rewarded by lifting sanctions
2028 hopeful Buttigieg torches Trump over Iran war: 'Unfit to be commander in chief'
Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump's campaign for using fallen soldiers' images in fundraising, calling it morally unacceptable
US intel says Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei doubted son Mojtaba as successor
Trump privately doubts importance of intelligence on Mojtaba Khamenei’s background
Iran bars 'enemies' from Hormuz after Kharg Island strike: 'No American ship has the right to enter'
In a Truth Social post, Trump urged several countries to send naval forces to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz and maintain global oil shipments
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of arming Iran with drones used to hit US bases across Middle East
Zelenskyy said the drones were based on Shahed systems used in Russia's war against Ukraine and warned the technology had spread to the Middle East
Iran denies Mojtaba Khamenei's injury after Pentagon claims leader 'wounded and likely disfigured'
Pete Hegseth said intelligence suggested Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded early in the US-Israeli campaign