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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Khanna shreds Trump's Iran war, says 'just declare victory and get out' as fresh escalation looms
Ro Khanna said President Trump expected a 'pliant' Iranian leader to boost leverage over China but was instead surprised by resistance from clerics
Trump sits in court, calls birthright citizenship 'stupid' as justices grill his order
The court examined constitutional and historical views on citizenship as Trump defended limiting it to children of citizens or permanent residents
Vance swears in AAG Colin McDonald, says Trump administration targeting fraud
Vance says fraud enforcement expanding as Colin McDonald leads new DOJ division
'I was clearly targeted': Rep Randy Fine says Iran faked Newsmax interview to breach his accounts
Randy Fine indicated the attempt appeared designed to gain entry to his Google account, though no breach was confirmed
Trump claims Iran sought ceasefire, vows 'back to the stone ages' until Hormuz opens
Tehran rejected claims of outreach and emphasized sovereignty, with the IRGC stating the waterway remains firmly under its control
Trump demands Congress 'fix' DHS as Leavitt blasts Dems for holding country hostage
'The president just can't keep signing presidential memorandums and proclamations every time Congress fails to do its job', Leavitt said
White House says Iran has ‘once in a generation opportunity’ for deal, warns consequences
The US cites backchannel talks with Iran, warning of consequences if diplomacy fails
Bessent says US will ‘retake control’ of Hormuz amid tensions, oil supply remains stable
Trump steps up Iran warnings, US officials aim to protect energy flows through waterway
Second Lady Usha Vance rejects being JD's yes-woman: 'No expectation we see eye to eye'
'Sometimes I have thoughts that fit very comfortably into one side or another. Sometimes I have views that are more idiosyncratic', Usha Vance said
Trump warns Iran’s energy infrastructure could be 'completely obliterated' if negotiations fail
Iran calls US proposal 'unrealistic,' says no direct talks are underway despite Washington’s claims
IRGC declares US-linked campuses 'legitimate targets' as universities shut down across region
Universities shifted to remote learning as a precaution after a reported IRGC threat, while monitoring the security situation
Dem Rep Himes demands ICE act like 'proper police' amid funding standoff: 'Fight is not won yet'
Rep Jim Himes said ICE officers should wear identification and obtain warrants before conducting searches
Sen Andy Kim warns against US ground troops in Iran as war tensions rise
Additional US forces arrive in the Middle East, officials weigh potential next steps in Iran war
Lankford says federal workers 'should never’ miss pay amid DHS budget standoff
Congress is divided on immigration enforcement funding and US military commitments
Iran warns it is ‘waiting’ for US ground invasion amid rising conflict
Regional powers push diplomacy in Pakistan as US military buildup intensifies
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of feeding Iran intel before US base attack: 'One hundred percent'
'Do they help Iranians? Of course. How many percent? One hundred percent', Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said
'Our founders did not want a king': Pelosi invokes American Revolution as 'No Kings' marches sweep
'The democracy issue is everything. We're in our 250th anniversary. We have no king today. Our founders did not want a king', Pelosi said
'A free Iran is within reach': Reza Pahlavi seizes Iran's interim helm as millions demand change
'Millions of Iranians have called on me to lead the transition to democracy. I have accepted that call', exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi said
Florida Democrat Emily Gregory who flipped seat, joins ‘No Kings’ demonstration near Mar-a-Lago
Democrats point to nationwide turnout as a sign of growing political mobilization ahead of elections
'Over my dead body': Gov Janet Mills blocks ICE from Maine polls, calls it 'sign of dictatorship'
Janet Mills described the prospect of federal immigration agents at voting sites as unprecedented, adding, 'That’s unheard of'