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 says Italy has been no help and Spain has been horrible as he eyes US troop cuts
Italian defense minister rejected claims Italy had not supported US maritime security, saying it contributed and cooperated on shipping protection
'Disloyal': Trump hits Bill Cassidy over surgeon general block and brings up his impeachment vote
The White House withdrew Casey Means' nomination after she lacked Senate support and named Dr Nicole Saphier as the new pick
'Reckless naysayers': Hegseth calls out Democratic lawmakers as he defends Trump's military budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said past leaders focused on social issues, while the department now makes decisions based solely on merit
House votes to end 75-day DHS shutdown, advances Homeland Security funding bill to Trump
The legislation will restore the funding for agencies including FEMA, the Coast Guard, TSA, and the Secret Service
Trump tells Friedrich Merz to fix his 'broken country' after German leader questioned Iran plans
Donald Trump accused the German leader of focusing on US policy while failing to address Europe's role in the Russia-Ukraine war and domestic issues
Maine Gov Mills quits Senate race, says she had the fight but not the money as Platner takes over
Janet Mills' withdrawal reshaped the race, leaving Graham Platner the likely nominee and shifting party strategy before the general election
Mike Johnson pushes FISA and ICE funding forward after 2 hour floor fight flips key votes
GOP leaders removed the farm bill to break the impasse, winning over dissenting members and allowing the rule to advance
'Maximum leverage over regime': Trump eyes Iran blockade extension as oil storage clock runs down
Trump considered extending the naval blockade on Iran as stalled nuclear talks with Tehran prompted officials to review plans to maintain pressure
Hegseth defends 'proud' Iran mission as Pentagon reveals $25B spent, 13 troops killed
The Pentagon said the US had spent about $25 billion on the Iran war, mostly on munitions, with added costs for maintenance and equipment replacement
Trump posts 'no more Mr Nice Guy' image as Tehran delays peace response
Pakistani mediators await Iran proposal as delays raise leadership questions
Supreme Court redraws 'racial' standard for voting districts in 6-3 Louisiana ruling
The Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling Louisiana's two majority-Black districts as unconstitutional and limiting race-based mapmaking
White House blames anti-Trump rhetoric for political violence after WHCD shooting
Leavitt says years of anti-Trump rhetoric have helped legitimize political violence, warns of risks
Rubio calls WHCA shooting an ‘unfortunate situation’ as security concerns grow
Johnson labels shooting ‘surreal’, pushes for tighter security measures after breach
Melania Trump blasts Kimmel’s ‘hateful’ comments, calls on ABC to take action
The first lady called on ABC to act after backlash over Kimmel’s remarks about her family
Virginia redistricting fight, court backs Democrats, GOP appeal heads to Supreme Court
Ruling protects Democrats’ House edge as battle shifts to state Supreme Court
White House says Trump ‘will not negotiate through the press’ after Iran Strait proposal
Iran reportedly offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its naval blockade, sources say
Mike Lawler calls Trump dinner a 'security failure' as family's police warning went unheeded
Rep Mike Lawler raised concerns about access controls, questioning how an armed suspect allegedly moved close to a restricted area
Trump calls WHCA dinner gunman ‘full of hatred’ as White House details alleged target
Leavitt says gunman aimed to assassinate Trump and target senior administration officials
Trump hails Secret Service for 'stopping him cold', presses Dems over DHS funding after shooting
President Trump credited officers with acting quickly to contain the threat and prevent further harm at the high-profile gathering
Merz and Netanyahu call WHCA shooting an 'assassination attempt' as world leaders rally behind Trump
Trump was evacuated after an armed suspect breached security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement