Eren Waris
SENIOR POLITICAL NEWS WRITER at MEAWW — Eren has spent over 12 years navigating the shifting landscapes of international, regional, and local news outlets. His career began in feature reporting before he transitioned into the high-stakes world of investigative journalism and editorial leadership. Outside the newsroom, Eren is an avid reader and a lead guitarist. He often finds both perspective and peace in the mountains of Kashmir — a landscape he truly believes is heaven on earth. [Old bylines: Umar Mushtaq and Umar Dewani] Past: Hindustan Times | Asian Age | HuffPost | Kashmir Life | Kashmir Observer | Kashmir Reader | Srinagar Observer
Latest From Eren Waris
Trump appointee Bill Pulte begins firings fueling concerns over acting DNI's powers
Bill Pulte began staff cuts after Trump tasked the acting DNI with downsizing the agency
Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claim, says proof will emerge 'in court'
Trump also suggested that someone may have deliberately put fertilizer in the pool to cause the algae problem that has plagued cleanup efforts
Judge voids Walz, Frey subpoenas, says Trump DOJ ‘harassed’ political opponents
Republican appointed Judge Patrick Schiltz said DOJ failed to show a single plausible reason for sweeping subpoenas of Minnesota leaders
'What a difference a brain makes': Trump mocks AOC's intelligence while praising Vance and Rubio
When asked about JD Vance and Marco Rubio's work, Trump said both men were doing 'a fantastic job'
Tucker Carlson says he's 'out' of GOP after 35 years, predicts others may leave too
Tucker Carlson stressed that his decision was not an endorsement of Democrats
Trump's obsession with number 22 fuels false claims as report spotlights third-term push
According to the report, Trump claimed Washington has 22 fountains even though the city has 18
Mike Pence calls Trump's Iran MOU 'a plan to make a plan' after earlier giving him latitude
Pence said his biggest concern was that the MOU does not require Iran to dismantle its nuclear program or end uranium enrichment
Ilhan Omar’s husband earned as little as $200 after earlier filings valued businesses at up to $30M: report
Last year, the couple reported wealth ranging from $5M to $30M, triggering public scrutiny over the sudden jump from previously modest holdings
Trump orders 'immediate' repairs to troubled Reflecting Pool after personal inspection
Trump claimed that the newly renovated Reflecting Pool, which has since faced algae blooms and peeling paint, had been damaged by vandalism
Bill Maher mocks Trump's Iran MOU as weak bargain: 'What happened to the art of deal?'
Bill Maher says Trump’s Iran MOU is a comedown from ‘unconditional surrender'
'Abhorrent': Americans fear Musk's SpaceX gaining influence over retirement savings
Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX debuted on the stock market with a valuation of $1.77 trillion
200+ flu cases force Air Force to resume vaccines after Hegseth ended requirement: Report
Hegseth announced the policy change in April, describing the vaccine requirement as 'absurd and overreaching'
Chris Hayes calls Trump's $14M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool revamp an 'embarrassing mess'
Chris Hayes described the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as a 'leaky, peeling, algae-infested mess' that is 'getting worse by the day'
Trump says he must keep Netanyahu 'a little bit sane' amid tensions over Iran deal
'If it weren’t for Donald Trump, Israel would have been eviscerated,' Trump said
Judge rejects Biden’s bid to block release of Hur-related audio sought by Heritage Foundation
The dispute centers on recorded conversations Biden had with author Mark Zwonitzer for a memoir about his late son, Beau
Democrats say $350M from Trump's tax cuts law may be paying for White House ballroom
Sen Jeff Merkley says that 'Trump appears to be using a smoke and mirrors tactic'
RFK Jr, JD Vance and other Trump officials embrace sauerkraut diet to lose weight: Report
The diet focused on fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi alongside grass-fed steak, following Dr Sean O'Mara's advice
Barack Obama moved to tears as Michelle says he 'gave me both' the world and an interesting life
The former first lady praised her husband's character and public service during the opening ceremony of Obama Presidential Center
Hunter Biden rejects Joe Rogan's UFC defense, says White House isn't Trump's 'Colosseum'
'The White House does not belong to Donald Trump. It does not belong to any President. It belongs to the people,' Hunter Biden stressed
Sean Hannity defends Trump's Iran deal, says it goes 'way deeper'
Sean Hannity repeatedly argued that President Trump's public statements should carry more weight than the written memorandum