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Deepanjali Sharma is a political analyst and news writer at MEAWW with more than three years of experience covering US politics. Her reporting focuses on developments on Capitol Hill, congressional affairs, policy debates and major foreign-policy issues. She specializes in translating complex political developments into clear, accessible and engaging stories for a global audience.
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Pete Hegseth’s wife played a key role in barring reporters from Pentagon: Report
Two sources said Jennifer Hegseth wanted to revoke credentials of reporters she believed had published negative stories about Pete Hegseth
Trump vowed to eliminate $19T in US debt in 2016, a decade later it has surpassed $40T
The debt has since doubled to $40 trillion as the Trump admin faces higher military spending tied to the Iran war and tariff refunds, adding to continued federal borrowing
Trump personally intervened after Natalie Harp repeatedly delayed her security clearance: Report
Natalie Harp delayed her SF-86 security-clearance paperwork despite extensions until Donald Trump personally intervened, prompting its submission
Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ against Iran, warns allies of ‘tremendous economic consequences’
The announcement comes after a 60-day agreement expired without a final deal and as Washington and Tehran remain at odds over negotiations
Trump taps White House aide Heidi Overton who pushed back on his health agenda as FDA chief
Heidi Overton has helped shape Trump’s health policies and faced criticism from MAHA advocates over several administration initiatives
Iran significantly loses control of Hormuz as 80% of ships bypass waterway after Trump’s claims
The UN-authorized Omani route is opposed by Iran, but vessels increasingly use it despite risks, relying on US naval forces for protection
Ex-Anthony Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to concealing Covid-19 research records
David Morens admitted to using a personal email account to conduct government business and circumvent federal public-records laws
Trump’s Navy faces new crisis as warship loses power, leaving sailors without food and water
The USS Benfold lost power in the South China Sea, disrupting water, food, air conditioning and toilets before it was towed to the Philippines
‘Predetermined outcomes’: Trump admin accused of politicizing Ivy League antisemitism probes
Haley Van Erem alleges some university investigations lacked evidence of Title VI violations and were steered toward settlements
‘She is a disgrace to law, order’: Trump goes after Letitia James, hints at more legal action
Donald Trump revived criticism of New York Attorney General Letitia James after two grand juries declined to indict her in a mortgage fraud case
Trump suggests AOC is positioning for 2028 WH bid by distancing herself from ‘woke’ views
'The woke will become woke again as soon as they get elected,' Trump warned
Trump says $4 gas is ‘OK’ as JD Vance calls keeping fuel cheap the top goal
Rising pump costs are adding pressure on American households as the Iran conflict disrupts oil supplies and keeps gasoline prices elevated
BBC targets Trump family with subpoenas in $10B lawsuit over January 6 documentary
Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner could provide testimony on Trump's intent and actions surrounding his January 6 speech
Clarence Thomas hits back at critics who question his Blackness over his political views
Clarence Thomas highlighted a disconnect between Black political leaders’ views and those of ordinary Black Americans
Sean Duffy brags about 26,000 trucks taken out of service because drivers ‘don’t speak English’
Sean Duffy claimed that some drivers attended 'sham' driving schools and lacked the skills and knowledge needed to operate large commercial vehicles
Appeals court dismisses Trump Alien Enemies Act case, leaving deportation powers unresolved
The three Venezuelan plaintiffs were deported under the Immigration and Nationality Act, making the court deem the challenge moot
Trump orders Pentagon to replace ‘complicated’ electric catapults despite cost warnings
General Atomics warned changing the USS Doris Miller's launch system midway through production could trigger major cost, schedule and risks
Judge dismisses Trump admin’s suit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish, Israeli students
The administration had argued that Harvard was 'deliberately indifferent' to discrimination against Jewish members of its community
GOP senators warn Hegseth over shutting Democrats out of Pentagon briefings: ‘You got to engage’
Thom Tillis, Mike Rounds and Lisa Murkowski pressed for bipartisan cooperation as Donald Trump seeks votes for his record defense spending plan
Karoline Leavitt battled ‘burnout’ in ‘thankless job’ before deciding on WH exit: Report
One insider claimed Karoline Leavitt spent time figuring out how to step down with President Donald Trump’s approval