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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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson puts ICE on notice with order seeking agent prosecutions
Chicago’s order directs police to document and refer alleged ICE misconduct for prosecution, framing the move as a public safety and accountability measure
Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, his father after ICE detention
US District Judge Fred Biery highlighted the emotional toll placed on children amid aggressive deportation enforcement
Louisiana Mardi Gras parade shooting injures at least five, including one child
Authorities confirmed that one person was taken into custody, but it is unclear whether they are believed to be the only shooter
Marjorie Taylor Greene defends Don Lemon's arrest, calls his actions 'activism'
Federal agents charged Don Lemon with civil rights crimes including conspiracy to deprive civil rights and interfering with religious freedom
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch responds after his emails with Epstein surface
Steve Tisch’s name joins a growing list of public figures whose past communications with Jeffrey Epstein are now being examined
Michael Wolff worked with Epstein to undermine Trump politically, DOJ records show
The emails, dating from late 2015 through 2019, were made public as part of a 3.5 million-page disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein exchanged emails for years about possible meetings, DOJ records reveal
At least 16 emails from 2012 and 2013 showed Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein discussing visits to Epstein’s Caribbean island
‘Mama, I thought we had time’: Macaulay Culkin pays tribute to ‘Home Alone’ mom Catherine O’Hara
'I love you. I’ll see you later,' Macaulay Culkin added in the comments section, 'I’m mad about this…'
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison flatly denies Tom Homan’s ICE deal claim
Tom Homan claimed that Keith Ellison clarified to him that 'county jails may notify ICE of the release dates of criminal public safety risks'
Sydney Sweeney responds to being dubbed 'MAGA Barbie' online: 'I can’t control that'
Sydney Sweeney said she had never intended to engage in political discourse and focused instead on her art and creative projects
Tom Homan vows ‘massive changes’ in Minneapolis after anti-ICE protests, says 'justice is coming'
Tom Homan said progress was made within days, citing deals with Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to move ICE arrests from streets to jails
Melania documentary premiere turns into Trump Cabinet show of strength at Kennedy Center
Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, and Nicki Minaj attended Melania Trump’s documentary premiere in Washington
Trump says Obama 'got paid a lot of money' when asked about Melania's $40M Amazon docu deal
Donald Trump’s remarks seemed to reference Barack Obama’s long-standing deal with Netflix
Bruce Willis doesn’t know he has dementia, still recognizes family, says wife Emma Heming
Emma Heming reveals Willis’ lack of awareness is due to anosognosia, but he continues to emotionally connect with their children and her
Joe Rogan mocks AI‑altered Alex Pretti image aired by MS NOW
The altered photo, which made Alex Pretti appear more polished and conventionally attractive, appeared during MS NOW’s coverage of the shooting
Hazmat team reveals what liquid was sprayed on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall: Report
A man, identified as Anthony Kazmierczak, rushed the stage during Ilhan Omar’s speech and sprayed a foul-smelling liquid at her
Melania praises Barron’s role in Trump’s 2024 campaign: ‘He understands now, he’s involved’
Barron Trump, the only child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, has largely stayed out of the spotlight since his father’s 2016 election at age 10
‘Streets of Minneapolis’: Bruce Springsteen honors Alex Pretti, Renee Good in new protest song
Bruce Springsteen described the track as a direct response to what he called 'state terror' unfolding in Minneapolis, referring to ICE raids
Trump stuns aides after predicting when he’ll lie in state, report says
Donald Trump reportedly shocked allies by calmly predicting when he would lie in state, raising fresh concerns about age and health.
Trump pauses Iowa stop as man asks to pray for him before Des Moines speech
Donald Trump bowed his head as an Iowa restaurant patron prayed for him during an unscripted stop at the Machine Shed ahead of his 2026 midterm speech