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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

Brad Todd calls Trump's Ken Paxton endorsement a '$100 million mistake' for GOP in Texas

Jun 1, 2026
The GOP strategist's comments reinforced growing Republican anxiety over whether Ken Paxton can hold the seat in November despite Trump’s backing

Jill Biden once opposed Kamala Harris as VP pick but says she was 'shocked' by her loss to Trump

Jun 1, 2026
'I was shocked she didn't win, because I think she would be a good president,' Jill Biden said of Kamala Harris' 2024 bid in a recent interview

Ken Paxton just compared himself to Trump to defend his scandals and it may have backfired

Jun 1, 2026
Paxton's Fox News remarks fueled new scrutiny of his 2026 Senate bid

Retired judge blasts Trump's federal worker NDA push as 'very bad idea'

Jun 1, 2026
Shira Scheindlin warns Trump's NDA push could silence whistleblowers

NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill blames outside agitators for violence at Delaney Hall anti-ICE protests

May 31, 2026
Mikie Sherrill also claimed that some national extremist groups had become involved in the ongoing demonstrations

James Carville slams CNN host for likening Democrats to January 6 rioters: 'I am not a criminal'

May 31, 2026
James Carville said that the country is being led by someone who, in his view, is behaving in the same way a traitor would if placed in the presidency

Trump says future inaugurations will be held in White House ballroom: 'A gift from me'

May 31, 2026
Trump says future presidents will use his new White House ballroom for '200' years

Bill Maher jokes Freedom 250 lineup shows Trump is ‘concerned for the unemployed’

May 31, 2026
Referring to artists dropping out of the concert series, Bill Maher joked, 'That’s got to hurt a lot when you can’t close the deal with Milli Vanilli'

Bill Maher says he doesn’t ‘hate’ Spencer Pratt as LA mayoral race tightens

May 31, 2026
The TV host also said that Pratt is on ‘everybody’s mind’ as his mayoral campaign gains steam.

GOP accuses Democrats of fielding a second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race to trick voters

May 30, 2026
Alaska's ranked choice voting system greatly increases the influence of candidates who may not be a voter's first choice

‘Not true’: Pam Bondi denies blaming Todd Blanche for Epstein files mishandling

May 30, 2026
Rep Robert Garcia says Bondi shifted Epstein file blame onto Todd Blanche

Steve Kroft says Trump 'finally got his wish' as CBS reshapes '60 Minutes'

May 30, 2026
Former ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent said he never expected the program to reach its current state

Judge reopens Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit over claims of 'deception'

May 30, 2026
The lawsuit was dismissed after Trump and the DOJ agreed to create a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund for people claiming government targeting

Scott Bessent defends Trump $250 bill push despite 'living-president' currency rule

May 30, 2026
Bessent backed Trump currency plans as legal hurdles remain

‘Terribly written': Scott Bessent blasts Washington Post's Trump $250 bill story

May 29, 2026
Scott Bessent defended the Trump-themed bill as patriotic planning

Martina McBride says ‘misleading’ nonpartisan pitch led her to quit Trump's Freedom 250

May 29, 2026
Martina McBride explained that she had 'asked lots of questions' before signing on and was assured the event was nonpartisan

Spencer Pratt rejects Trump and Hollywood endorsements for ‘moms and animal lovers’ votes

May 29, 2026
'I don't want anybody to endorse me except for the moms and the animal lovers in LA — that's my entire vote,' Spencer Pratt said

Video shows dramatic Blue Origin rocket explosion as Bezos faces setback

May 29, 2026
Jeff Bezos vowed Blue Origin will rebuild after massive New Glenn blast

‘She’s lying’: Joe Biden's ex-aides accuse Jill of rewriting debate fallout with 'stroke' comment

May 29, 2026
In a recent interview, Jill Biden suggested she feared her husband was 'having a stroke' during his 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump

‘Paxton is going to win easily’: Megyn Kelly rejects Cook report on Texas race

May 28, 2026
Kelly says Texas voters will back Ken Paxton despite Cook warning
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