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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

Bessent brings up assassination attempt '2 hours after being sworn in' to send critics a message

Jul 16, 2026
At the State Department summit, Scott Bessent said critics should consider his alleged attacker before questioning Trump's focus on far-left extremism

Hours before Trump's election address, Dems warn against selective intelligence release

Jul 16, 2026
Ahead of Trump's election security address, House Democrats urged intelligence officials to reject selective declassification

US expands strikes to Tehran area for first time, disables ship accused of breaking blockade

Jul 16, 2026
Iranian state media reported attacks in Semnan and strikes across Hamedan, Hormozgan, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Markazi, and Sistan-Baluchestan

Rubio puts world leaders on notice, says rising far-left threat 'can no longer be denied'

Jul 16, 2026
At Ministerial attended by around 65 foreign delegations, the US secretary of state urged allied nations to deepen cooperation against far-left threat

Trump's face on new $1 gold coin defies law barring living presidents, Bessent confirms

Jul 15, 2026
The commemorative coin features President Trump's profile, but officials have not disclosed its production, circulation, or final material

Jay Clayton says 'I'm not an election denier' when pressed about Biden's 2020 win

Jul 15, 2026
'Election denial is something we cannot have, so I will take that as you do not deny that Joe Biden won the 2020 election', Warner asked Clayton

Blanche catches himself when asked if he's friends with Trump at Senate confirmation hearing

Jul 15, 2026
Dick Durbin said the country needed an attorney general focused on justice, adding Todd Blanche had proven he was not that person

House Republicans unveil $95B budget framework for third party-line funding package

Jul 15, 2026
Fiscal hawks demanded spending offsets, while GOP leaders worked to ease Republican concerns over the unpaid funding package

Blanche says 'every promise of the American dream is within reach' if families feel safe

Jul 15, 2026
Todd Blanche said violent crime arrests rose 114%, nearly 5,000 child abusers and smugglers were arrested, saving families and officers' lives

FBI fires analysts who questioned evidence in Fulton County 2020 election probe: Report

Jul 13, 2026
The FBI said it investigated credible federal election allegations and would not tolerate employees who failed to uphold its standards

Ro Khanna clashes with Fox host over West Bank claim: 'Outrage to any American'

Jul 13, 2026
Israel's US envoy said Ro Khanna ignored embassy coordination, instead arranging the trip with Palestinian activists and J Street

Rubio vows to 'dismantle' ICC with global campaign as Trump escalates pressure

Jul 13, 2026
Trump administration announced a worldwide diplomatic push to weaken the International Criminal Court after three ICC judges challenged US sanctions

Trump urges Senate to pass Clarity Act 'in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham'

Jul 13, 2026
Trump urged lawmakers to pass the bill in Graham's honor, saying it was vital to keeping the US ahead of China in AI and emerging industries

Trump says presidency is a 'dangerous profession' as he reflects on Butler assassination attempt

Jul 13, 2026
Marking the second anniversary of the Butler, Pennsylvania, shooting, Donald Trump said serving as president is an unusually dangerous job

Trump reveals Lindsey Graham wanted Ukraine war to continue: 'He was into keeping it going'

Jul 12, 2026
'We probably had a little bit of a different attitude, but we got along on it. Essentially we agreed on almost everything', Trump said

Wisconsin Sen Ron Johnson 'prepared' to lead Senate Budget Committee after Graham's death

Jul 12, 2026
Ron Johnson's appointment is not automatic and still needs Senate approval, though the process is typically routine, the report stated

Mike Lee urges Senate Republicans to pass SAVE Act as tribute to Lindsey Graham

Jul 12, 2026
Utah senator said the late Lindsey Graham was one of the strongest advocates of the election bill and to make its passage an immediate priority following his death

Trump reveals what Lindsey Graham talked about in final call 'moments before' death

Jul 12, 2026
'He just got back from Ukraine, and he had a great trip. He was telling me about the trip. He was pushing very, very hard', Trump said

Trump lowers WH flag as Dem Mark Warner mourns Lindsey Graham: 'My friend and colleague'

Jul 12, 2026
'Lindsey and I disagreed on plenty over the years, but I never doubted his love for this country or his commitment to serving it', Warner wrote

Trump administration backs Russian oil tariff bill in bid to end Ukraine war

Jul 11, 2026
India and China, Russia's biggest oil buyers, could face steep tariffs under the proposed legislation
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