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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.
Latest From Gopika Subramanian

Democrat Emily Gregory flips Mar-a-Lago district, defeats Trump-backed Republican

Mar 25, 2026
Emily Gregory defeated Trump-backed GOP candidate Jon Maples in a key Florida race

LaGuardia runway warning system failed moments before Air Canada crash: NTSB

Mar 25, 2026
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the airport's ground surveillance system did not generate an alert warning

'This death was preventable': JB Pritzker faces resignation calls over Sheridan Gorman's murder

Mar 24, 2026
Critics say Illinois Governor JB Pritzker should be held accountable for Sheridan Gorman's murder due to his stance on immigration enforcement

Officials say 'no evidence fire was set intentionally' that killed Jessi Pierce and her three children

Mar 24, 2026
Mike Hinrichs, Jessi Pierce’s husband and the children’s father, was out of town on a work trip at the time of the fire

Andrew Kolvet shared Charlie Kirk texts with Joe Kent, says they may have been sent to Candace Owens

Mar 24, 2026
Candace Owens used the texts to suggest a broader geopolitical motive behind Charlie Kirk’s death, a claim Andrew Kolvet firmly rejected

Trump claims 'very good and productive' talks with Iran, but Tehran denies negotiations

Mar 24, 2026
While Donald Trump touted 'detailed and constructive' talks as he announced a five-day pause on strikes, Iran claimed no negotiations were underway

ICE agents face public backlash at airports after Trump orders deployment to ease TSA crisis

Mar 24, 2026
Tense scenes across several US airports showed travelers confronting unmasked ICE agents as they carried out their duties.

Jason Momoa shares an update after fleeing catastrophic Hawaii floods: ‘We’re safe for now’

Mar 22, 2026
The 'Aquaman' star also canceled a public event with his band as storm wreaked havoc on Oahu.

Barry Keoghan says he is ‘hiding away’ from public due to online hate after Sabrina Carpenter split

Mar 22, 2026
Barry Keoghan reveals a lot of online abuse he endures is directed towards his appearance and admits 'it's becoming a problem.'

Nancy Pelosi honors Robert Mueller after his death: 'An American patriot and true public servant'

Mar 22, 2026
Nancy Pelosi said Robert Mueller was guided by principle and remained committed to the rule of law throughout his career.

Newsom slams Trump while honoring Robert Mueller: ‘He despises anyone with duty and patriotism’

Mar 22, 2026
Robert Mueller was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, retired from legal practice that year, and fully stepped away from public life by 2022

Rachel Maddow says Robert Mueller’s death marks ‘end of an era’

Mar 22, 2026
Maddow highlights Mueller’s decades of public service, calling him a rare nonpartisan figure and reflecting on the lasting impact of his leadership

Joseph Duggar’s wife Kendra praised him as 'truly selfless' in post nearly 6 years before his arrest

Mar 20, 2026
In 2020, the year of the alleged incident that led to Joseph Duggar's recent arrest, Kendra Duggar had praised their ‘amazing’ marriage

Usher confronts Justin Bieber in tense exchange at Beyonce’s Oscars after-party

Mar 20, 2026
The Oscars after-party hosted by Beyonce turned tense as sources say Usher and Justin Bieber had a fiery verbal exchange

Pete Hegseth reveals emotional message to his teen son about fallen US troops: 'They died for you'

Mar 20, 2026
The Defense Secretary revealed how the US-Israel conflict with Iran is being discussed within his family during a recent press briefing.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says restaurant asked her to leave for making staff 'feel threatened'

Mar 20, 2026
In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, 'My administration will continue to focus on lifting Arkansans up, not tearing others down'

Olympians condemn Iran after 'brutal' execution of wrestler Saleh Mohammadi: 'Beyond disgusted'

Mar 20, 2026
Iranian wrestler Sardar Pashaei said Mohammadi's execution is only a glimpse of the Iranian regime's brutality.

Joseph Duggar’s last Instagram post for daughter resurfaces after arrest over alleged misconduct

Mar 19, 2026
Joseph Duggar’s final Instagram post before social media silence featured a sweet tribute to his daughter Addison.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party ‘crazy-bright’ lighting leaves A-listers fuming over 'unforgiving' photos

Mar 19, 2026
One attendee compared the experience to standing under intense klieg lights, while another joked about feeling overheated

Trump calls for release of Tina Peters, calling her 9-year prison term a ‘death sentence’

Mar 19, 2026
Donald Trump doubled down on his demand to free 73-year-old Tina Peters
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