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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Brooklyn Beckham says mom Victoria refused to help his wife save displaced dogs after LA fires
Brooklyn has accused his parents of being controlling, dishonest and prioritizing 'Brand Beckham' over family
Billie Eilish slams Trump admin at MLK Jr Awards: 'We’re seeing our civil rights being stripped'
Billie Eilish used her speech to condemn the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies and its tactics against anti-ICE protesters
Brooklyn Beckham says Victoria 'hijacked' his first dance with Nicola with her inappropriate actions
Brooklyn Beckham claimed his parents have been trying endlessly to ruin his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz, since before their 2022 wedding
Kamala Harris’ vetting team asked Tim Walz if he was a ‘China agent’ in 2024 VP search
Kamala Harris’ team scrutinized Walz’s decades of China trips and business ties to assess any potential political risks before selecting a running mate
Sen Ruben Gallego calls Trump ‘insane’ and ‘madman’ over Greenland annexation threats
Ruben Gallego said President Donald Trump is 'insane' and self-focused, rejecting hopes that European leaders can reason with him over Greenland
Minnesota women bring babies and toddlers to protests after ICE shootings, sparking safety concerns
Footage from Minneapolis protests after an ICE agent’s shooting shows mothers with babies and toddlers amid clashes, prompting debate over child safety
Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of 'trying to stoke a civil war' for 'white supremacy'
Gavin Newsom condemned heavily armed federal teams and masked agents without ID, calling their actions a disgrace that terrorized communities
Gavin Newsom agrees with Ben Shapiro on trans issue being a ‘barrier’ for Democrats
During their podcast chat, Gavin Newsom acknowledged Ben Shapiro's point of view and called him a 'facts over empathy guy'
National Guard troops deployment in Washington DC extended to end of 2026: Report
There are currently around 2500 National Guard troops in Washington DC, with about 700 from District of Columbia and the rest from 11 states
Former federal prosecutor slams DOJ probe of Tim Walz and Jacob Frey as ‘total garbage’
Harry Litman said Trump’s Jan 6, 2021 speech was more likely to cross the legal line than anything said by Walz or Jacob Frey, both subpoenaed by DOJ
Nobel committee clarifies peace prize rules after María Machado gifts medal to Trump
The Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee took to X to clarify whether the Nobel can be transferred or shared
Colby Hall, Bill O’Reilly clash over Trump’s Venezuela move and constitutional limits
Colby Hall said Donald Trump bypassed Congress in Venezuela, weakening checks and balances, while Bill O’Reilly said national security justified swift action
Ex-DHS official claims ICE recruits receive less training than 'animal control officers'
Donell Harvin, former DC chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence, said ICE agents are failing to follow proper police‑safety practices
California protester says federal agent left him blind in one eye then 'mocked' his injury
Kaden Rummler said he repeatedly pleaded for medical assistance, claiming officers ignored his requests and aggressively restrained him
FBI offers up to $100K reward for information after federal vehicles vandalized in Minneapolis
The incident unfolded amid protests and unrest after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan national during a traffic stop in north Minneapolis
Trump calls Minnesota ICE shooting ‘sad to see on both sides,’ strikes more measured tone
Trump adopts a more restrained tone on the Minneapolis ICE shooting after earlier calling Renee Nicole Good a 'professional agitator'
Suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump spurs over $800K in GoFundMe donations
Ford worker TJ Sabula, suspended after heckling Donald Trump in Michigan, received over $800,000 in GoFundMe donations within 24 hours
ICE AI error sends new recruits into field offices without proper training: Sources
Officials said most new applicants were flagged as law enforcement officers, yet many had no prior experience in local or federal policing
Trump has 'fallen off a cliff' with Gen Z voters, CNN’s Harry Enten says
Harry Enten noted that since 2024, more Gen Z voters have identified with or leaned toward the Democratic Party, citing a recent polling
Poll shows 53% of Republicans oppose US involvement in Iran as Trump weighs possible action
The Quinnipiac University poll also showed that 79% of Democrats and 80% of Independents think the US should avoid getting involved militarily