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
JD Vance's grip on the 2028 GOP race weakens as Marco Rubio surges
White House sources said Trump privately leaned toward backing JD Vance but stopped short of endorsing him, keeping Republicans guessing
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump after court admission on grant: 'It's authoritarianism'
The Vermont senator said a court filing admitting some green energy grants were canceled based on recipient states' politics exposed 'authoritarian' conduct
Trump administration admits it canceled hundreds of research grants linked to blue states
A court filing acknowledged 284 Energy Department research grants were targeted because they were tied to blue states, fueling a lawsuit
Amid Trump's push, Mike Lee urges Senate to keep debating SAVE America Act until it passes
The Utah senator backed Trump's push to pass the bill before the August recess, amid the Senate's filibuster fight
Trump's Sept 1 golf course plan hits fresh legal hurdle after DOJ says no work order exists
The Justice Department told a federal court no construction order has been issued, casting doubt on Trump's pledge to break ground by September 1
'Campaign of coercion': Trump admin sued over tying FEMA disaster aid to election rules
The complaint alleged DHS and FEMA tied new conditions to over $740 million in grants, calling it a 'campaign of coercion'
WH teases Trump's 'unifying yet vicious' speech at rescheduled correspondents' dinner
A senior White House official said President Trump would briefly address the April violence and deliver jokes from the original dinner
Advisers urged Mamdani to drop Netanyahu arrest pledge, he didn't listen
Two advisers urged Zohran Mamdani's campaign to drop the Netanyahu issue, citing legal barriers and concerns it would distract from city matters
Mitch McConnell unseen for 40 days as aides dodge fresh questions about his health
Mitch McConnell's latest hospitalization follows years of health concerns, including freezes in 2023 and multiple falls causing injuries through 2025
'Learn from Barron Trump': House Democrat demands testimony in Tate brothers probe
The letter also cited Trump allies linked to the Tate brothers, including Paolo Zampolli and former Tate lawyer Paul Ingrassia
Trump rebukes DHS chief Markwayne Mullin amid reported White House tensions
Markwayne Mullin also frustrated senior officials after incorrectly saying protected immigrants from Haiti and Syria could apply for legal status
Trump says Iran 'haven't received enough pain yet' as he weighs massive new attack
President Trump said Israel would join a US strike on Iran if asked, but insisted the US military did not need its support
4 House Republicans break ranks as House again urges Trump to withdraw from Iran
The 214-208 vote exposed bipartisan divisions over PTrump's Iran policy as Middle East fighting intensified
Jack Smith hit with criminal referral after new DOJ records challenge Trump probe testimony
House Republicans cited DOJ records that said former special counsel Jack Smith's team directly accessed more than 40 lawmakers' text messages
Secret Service puts JD Vance agent on leave amid suspected leak probe
The report detailed JD Vance's planned trip with his son on a Marine Corps helicopter for a golf lesson, but it was later canceled
Van Hollen accuses Trump of showing 'great disrespect' by downplaying US troop deaths
'The best thing we can do for our troops, the best thing we can do for our country is to end this war', Sen Chris Van Hollen said
Rubio warns Iran of 'consequences' if it isn't serious about negotiations
The secretary of state questioned Tehran's commitment to talks, saying the US remains open to diplomacy but will protect its interests and allies
US attorney who served 54 minutes becomes first to sue Trump over firing
The dispute followed similar cases in Virginia and New York, where judges appointed prosecutors whom the Justice Department later fired
'Americans aren't against the war': Trump claims public backs Iran conflict
'A poll just came out. Americans don't want high gasoline prices, but they're not against the war', President Trump said
Thune opens GOP's door to Fetterman after Democrat floats party exit: 'We would welcome him'
John Thune said Republicans would gladly accept John Fetterman after the Pennsylvania Democrat suggested he would leave the Democratic Party