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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

Tom Homan slams ICE critics as he says Trump's crackdown is legal: 'Change the damn law'

Jun 28, 2026
Trump border chief Tom Homan defended mass deportations with blunt challenge to critics

JD Vance, Kamala Harris lead new 2028 poll but rival surveys show race remains wide open

Jun 28, 2026
A McLaughlin & Associates survey found Kamala Harris leading Democratic voters with 26% support, while JD Vance led Republicans with 35% support

Dave McCormick, John Fetterman step up after Pennsylvania's booth left empty at Trump's state fair

Jun 28, 2026
Dave McCormick and John Fetterman announced that they had secured private sponsors to fund and operate the exhibit without using taxpayer money

Steve Schmidt blasts Megyn Kelly's rant against Haitian migrants: 'You see the sickness in her'

Jun 28, 2026
Megyn Kelly celebrated a Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to revoke TPS for nearly 400,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants

Alaska judge rules 'good-faith' requirement unlawful, clearing way for Dan Sullivan's Senate bid

Jun 28, 2026
Alaska judge ordered second Dan Sullivan onto Senate ballot despite voter confusion concerns

Utah declares emergency, bans July 4 fireworks as largest wildfire threatens 250 celebrations

Jun 27, 2026
Gov Spencer Cox's emergency order restricts most private fireworks as Utah battles its worst wildfire conditions

Elizabeth Warren tells Trump to 'sign the damn bill' over stalled bipartisan housing package

Jun 27, 2026
Trump previously canceled a planned signing ceremony, saying lawmakers must first pass the unrelated SAVE Act

Trump commission calls for 'bridges' over church-state separation in draft report

Jun 27, 2026
The 224-page report mentions that the concept of separating church and state should give way to cooperative relationship

Trump unveils America 250 passport featuring his own image and signature

Jun 27, 2026
The commemorative passport was first announced in April as part of nationwide celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary

'Trump's name will be like Jeffrey Dahmer's': Adam Kinzinger makes explosive three-year prediction

Jun 27, 2026
Adam Kinzinger's prediction came as he launched the Back the Bold PAC to support candidates who oppose the Trump administration

Trump labels Andy Burnham 'extremely liberal' in first remarks on likely next UK PM

Jun 25, 2026
Trump said he knew little about Andy Burnham, calling him 'the mayor of a town' before focusing on what he viewed as the politician's liberal ideology

One big reason Trump's Housing Bill could still become law despite his refusal to sign it

Jun 25, 2026
Under the Constitution's Presentment Clause, the president has 10 days, excluding Sundays, to sign or veto legislation after it reaches his desk

Tucker Carlson names the Democrat Trump is ‘very convinced’ could win in 2028

Jun 25, 2026
Tucker Carlson used the discussion to criticize the broader political system, arguing that it has failed to produce capable and inspiring leaders

Schumer, Jeffries push back as Mamdani-backed wins fuel concerns over Democrats' direction

Jun 25, 2026
Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries dismissed alarm over New York primary results as moderates questioned the party's electoral path

'I have a suite in Trump's head': Obama says Trump isn't focused on Americans

Jun 25, 2026
White House fires back, saying 'Barack Hussein Obama will go down as one of the most dishonest, divisive, and destructive Presidents in history'

Trump appointee Bill Pulte begins firings fueling concerns over acting DNI's powers

Jun 23, 2026
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'

Jun 23, 2026
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

Jun 23, 2026
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

Jun 23, 2026
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

Jun 23, 2026
Tucker Carlson stressed that his decision was not an endorsement of Democrats
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