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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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
Trump says US ‘solved tremendous problem’ with Syria, calls Marco Rubio best secretary of state
Although the White House did not clarify what had been resolved, Donald Trump framed the development as a diplomatic breakthrough
Senate leaders edge toward partial govt shutdown over immigration enforcement and DHS funding
Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to split the appropriations package, pass five bipartisan bills, and revise the Homeland Security measure
DHS report says two officers fired guns during Alex Pretti encounter in Minneapolis
Federal agents tried to take Alex Pretti into custody in Minneapolis; he resisted, a struggle ensued, and two officers fired their weapons
Alex Pretti was upset with ICE actions and was warned about Renee Nicole Good protests, family says
Alex Pretti’s parents described him as a deeply compassionate person who was committed to caring for others
Stephen Miller accuses Democrats of siding with ‘te**orists’ after Alex Pretti shooting
Stephen Miller also characterized Alex Pretti as a 'would-be assassin' who 'tried to murder federal law enforcement'
Neighbor says Alex Pretti was a non-violent protester after Minneapolis shooting by federal agent
A neighbor disputed claims that Alex Pretti posed a threat to law enforcement after the ICU nurse was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent
AOC urges Senate Democrats to block ICE funding after Minneapolis shooting
Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez urged Senate Democrats to oppose ICE funding after the fatal Minneapolis shooting, linking the move to broader criticism of federal immigration tactics
Stephen King likens ICE to Nazi Germany’s Gestapo as celebrity criticism grows
The Gestapo, formed in 1933 as Nazi Germany’s 'Secret State Police,' enforced Nazi law by arresting political opponents without due process
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