Ishan Jain
Political news writer covering US policy, Congress, and foreign affairs, with a strong research focus on geopolitics and international trade policy
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Trump says Queen Camilla reacted ‘wow’ to revamped Oval Office during visit
Donald Trump said Queen Camilla reacted 'wow' during her White House visit, praising renovated Oval Office and its role in high-level diplomacy US
Protester speaks live from atop DC bridge as police respond to barricade situation
Authorities said the incident began when the individual climbed onto the bridge, leading police to shut down lanes in both directions
10 memes trolling JD Vance’s outfit as social media floods with jokes
The reactions to Vance's outfit were not limited to criticism, as some users framed the moment as lighthearted internet humor rather than serious commentary
Americans favor potential 2028 matchup between JD Vance and Kamala Harris, polls say
While the poll highlights early preferences, it does not represent finalized candidate lists or official campaigns
‘Bad ideas refuse to die’: John Fetterman flags communist resurgence in US politics
Senator John Fetterman links protests and activist groups to rising socialist influence within segments of US political movements
Jimmy Kimmel says wife woke him up after Donald Trump called for his firing
Kimmel’s response focused on presenting the situation in a comedic tone, using the clip of his wife waking him up to introduce the segment
Footage shows White House dinner suspect ‘casing’ hotel before attack, prosecutors say
Footage from the night of the dinner shows the same individual walking through the hallway before rushing toward a Secret Service security checkpoint
Rick Scott says he can’t put price tag on Iran war spending: ‘We have the right to fund it’
Scott acknowledged that the US currently carries trillions in debt and continues to borrow money
'Shame on him!' Dan Abrams shreds Hakeem Jeffries for calling Supreme Court 'illegitimate'
Jeffries made the comments after the court ruled 6-3 to erode the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act
Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian found dead days after going missing
Barry Christian’s body was discovered after a search in a rural wildlife area, with officials yet to confirm the cause of death
AOC urges Dems to redraw maps after Supreme Court ruling: 'We have to abide by the same rules'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Democrats backed nonpartisan redistricting but now need a different approach
Erika Kirk’s podcast appearance draws criticism over ‘all-black outfit’
Users on social media posted a range of reactions, with some questioning the choice of an all-black outfit and others drawing comparisons they said were inappropriate
Republican mayor unveils Charlie Kirk Way in California city to honor late activist
Republican Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen praised Charlie Kirk's influence on young Americans and his efforts to encourage political involvement
Hakeem Jeffries claims Trump scrapped Iran deal over ‘Obama Derangement Syndrome’
Hakeem Jeffries said Donald Trump scrapped Obama-era policies, calling the Iran deal exit a destabilizing move driven by 'Obama derangement syndrome'
Amazon explores ‘The Apprentice’ reboot with Donald Trump Jr as potential host: Report
‘The Apprentice’ saw entrepreneurs compete in business tasks, with Donald Trump eliminating contestants with 'You’re fired' from 2004 to 2017
Jen Psaki says it’s ‘infuriating’ Dems are blamed for rhetoric despite urging to ‘tone it down’
After the WHCD shooting, debate grew over political rhetoric and security, with Jen Psaki saying it’s 'infuriating' Democrats are blamed
Jon Stewart jokes RFK Jr ‘abandoning’ Cheryl Hines is a Kennedy tradition
Stewart took a dig at Kennedy's rushing out of the venue while his wife Hines followed him
Witness recounts gunman assembling rifle at WHCD: ‘He pieced it together and started shooting’
Volunteer Helen Mabus said she saw a man with a rifle rush a checkpoint and begin shooting before collapsing near the WHCD
Brian Kilmeade questions Melania’s response to Kimmel: ‘I don’t think she checked with president’
Jimmy Kimmel joked on his show that Melania Trump had 'the glow of an expectant widow,' sparking controversy tied to WHCD
King Charles gifts Trump historic ship bell, jokes ‘just give us a ring’
The King presented the President with the original bell from HMS Trump