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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Marjorie Taylor Greene questions Trump’s ‘peace president’ claim as Iran war escalates
Greene raised concerns about civilian casualties and warned that continued strikes could undermine support among the Iranian public
Jean Davidson quits National Symphony Orchestra as Kennedy Center faces leadership crisis
Jean Davidson steps down from the NSO, citing internal pressures and external turmoil at the Kennedy Center’s leadership
Trump says US defense companies have agreed to ‘quadruple production’ of advanced weapons
Donald Trump also stressed that the US has a 'virtually unlimited supply of medium and upper medium grade munitions,' which are currently being used
Trump calls Peter Doocy’s Russia-Iran question ‘stupid,’ says it’s an ‘easy problem’
Trump lashed out at Fox’s Doocy for pressing him on claims Russia helped Iran target US forces, dismissing it as off‑topic at a sports event
Isiah Thomas draws attention calling Harris and Clinton ‘presidents’ at Jesse Jackson funeral
During his emotional tribute to Jesse Jackson, Thomas highlighted political leaders in attendance, praising their presence and Jackson’s legacy
Three dead, 12 injured after tornado tears through Union City, Michigan
Governor Whitmer activated Michigan’s emergency operations as rescue teams search for survivors and storm damage continues to unfold
Iran's foreign minister warns US will ‘bitterly regret’ sinking of Iranian warship
A US Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, marking the first torpedo attack on an enemy vessel since World War II
Jasmine Crockett says Kristi Noem will go down as ‘worst DHS secretary in American history’
Jasmine Crockett said Kristi Noem had been 'completely complicit' in the chaos at the agency and insisted that she should have been removed long ago
Gavin Newsom warns Zohran Mamdani about friendly ties with Trump: ‘I know how this love story ends’
Gavin Newsom once said he’d approach Donald Trump with 'an open hand not a closed fist' as they shared a public moment after the Los Angeles wildfires
‘I’m good’: Army reservist Declan Coady reassured family hours before Iranian strike killed him
According to his father, Declan Coady texted every one to two hours, telling them that everything was fine and urging them not to worry
Iran says it will not return to negotiations with US, declares ‘no trust in Trump’
Iran says it won’t seek talks with the US, dismissing Trump’s overtures and stressing collapsed trust after failed prior negotiations
‘It’s just not fair’: Mother of soldier Noah Tietjens killed in Kuwait says she ‘can’t stop crying’
Noah Tietjens' mother asked for time as the family struggles to process the loss, later expressing the deep emotional pain she is experiencing
Kristi Noem calls Corey Lewandowski romance rumors ‘tabloid garbage’ during fiery House hearing
Kristi Noem defended Corey Lewandowski’s role, explaining that he is a special government employee who works for the White House
Democrats use Trump’s neck rash to mock him with Epstein jab
Donald Trump’s physician said the president was using a common cream on the right side of his neck as part of a preventive skin treatment
Pentagon names remaining two troops killed in Kuwait attack after identification of four others
The final two US Army Reserve soldiers were killed in a drone strike on a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait
Senator Tom Cotton says Iran strike is necessary success, praises Trump’s bold use of force
Cotton argued the strikes weakened Iran’s military power and served as a warning to Tehran while US lawmakers debate the broader strategy
CNN reporters duck for cover mid-interview as Iran launches missiles toward Tel Aviv
One reporter informed viewers they needed to 'move pretty quickly' before the team removed microphones and began evacuating
Jasmine Crockett blames GOP for Dallas election chaos, says 'Voters were disenfranchised'
Crockett criticized court rulings and extended voting hours in Dallas County, warning the Senate primary outcome likely won’t be decided Tuesday
Senator reveals Trump aides told lawmakers ‘more Americans are going to die’ during Iran briefing
Senator Chris Murphy expressed frustration that the Senate was continuing with normal legislative business despite the growing crisis
Bernie Sanders slams US role in ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ says Netanyahu should not set foreign policy
Criticism grows as Washington debates US support for Israel and Netanyahu’s agenda