Gopika Subramanian
Political news writer covering US politics, policy, and current affairs, with a strong grounding in Political Science and International Relations. Known for sharp analysis, fact-based reporting, and clear breakdowns of complex political developments.
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Top Venezuelan leaders had 15 minutes to agree to US demands or face death, leaked recording claims
The recording, made a week after the operation, showed Chavista leaders working to preserve unity and control the narrative after Maduro’s removal
JD Vance says Americans will not find meaning 'in a cubicle' but in parenthood through creating life
JD Vance cited last year’s March for Life remarks, saying he practices what he preaches after declaring in 2025 he wants 'more babies' in America
JD Vance claims $7B fraud uncovered in California: 'This is much bigger than Minnesota'
JD Vance made the claims during an interview, citing information shared with him by the head of the US Small Business Administration
Laura Loomer targets JD Vance for 'pushing abortion messaging' ahead of midterms
Laura Loomer’s public attack on JD Vance highlights growing fractures inside Trump’s political base ahead of the midterms
Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71 after private cancer battle
Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz died at 71 after a private cancer battle, prompting tributes to his role in shaping the band’s legacy
Arizona AG Kris Mayes blasted for saying residents can shoot masked ICE agents under state laws
'No, I’m not suggesting people pull out their guns, but this is a don’t tread on me state,' Arizona AG Kris Mayes said
JD Vance mocked online after comparing Trump economy to the Titanic in Ohio speech
JD Vance compared the Trump economy to the Titanic in Toledo, sparking online mockery from Democrats and commentators
Trump posts Georgia mugshot vs Time cover in viral ‘How it started vs how it’s going’ flex
Trump paired his Georgia mugshot with a Time cover on Truth Social, framing legal trouble as a political comeback amid Davos headlines
Joe Rogan says Trump is using ICE and fraud controversies to distract from Epstein files release
'It’s gonna go on for a long time, I suspect,' Joe Rogan said of the Epstein files release
Gavin Newsom slams Scott Bessent’s ‘Sparkle Beach Ken’ remark at Davos
Gavin Newsom pushed back at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s pop-culture jab, calling it unserious and misplaced at the Davos forum
Trump sued over Kennedy Center renaming as lawyers cite major financial and cultural damage
Donald Trump is facing a federal lawsuit over the Kennedy Center renaming, with lawyers warning the damages go far beyond new signage.
Renee Nicole Good lawyer raises alarms over DOJ handling of ICE shooting investigation
DOJ handling of Renee Nicole Good’s death was questioned after Jonathan Ross killed her, sparking protests and calls for Kristi Noem’s resignation
Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses during Davos speech, draws laughs from audience
Donald Trump joked about Emmanuel Macron’s aviator sunglasses at the World Economic Forum, drawing laughter and widespread attention in Davos
Trump tells WEF 2020 election was rigged, says ‘people will soon be prosecuted’
President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum that the 2020 US election was rigged and warned that prosecutions linked to it are coming
WEF venue evacuated in Davos after mysterious odor triggers coughing scare
A mysterious odor forced an evacuation at the World Economic Forum after attendees began coughing, with officials unable to identify the source
Taylor Swift called Justin Baldoni ‘b***h’ with ‘tiny violin’ in text to Blake Lively, legal docs reveal
Blake Lively allegedly asked Taylor Swift to endorse her 'It Ends With Us' script in April 2023 without reading it, Justin Baldoni’s lawyers claimed
Melania Trump takes over Las Vegas Sphere to unveil her documentary
The documentary followed Melania Trump during the opening weeks of 2025, a pivotal period as the Trump family prepared for a return to the White House
‘No Kings’ sign spotted in Davos ahead of Trump’s WEF address sparks backlash
A glowing ‘No Kings’ sign appeared above Davos a day before President Donald Trump’s World Economic Forum address
Trump floats replacing United Nations with new ‘Board of Peace,’ says ‘they failed to stop wars’
Donald Trump said his 'Board of Peace' might replace the United Nations, arguing current global systems have failed to stop wars
Iran warns US of retaliation if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is targeted: ‘We will set their world on fire’
Iran warned the US that targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger 'devastating retaliation' after remarks by Donald Trump