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 Xi could help broker Iran deal, but insists US ‘will handle it one way or another’
Donald Trump said the US does not need Xi Jinping’s help on Iran, warning Tehran to 'do the right thing' or face consequences
Trump claims White House columns were ‘falling down’ when he returned for second term
Trump said plaster was crumbling and the executive residence was neglected before renovations began
Trump’s Fortress White House ballroom plan sparks GOP anxiety as $1B security fight erupts
Republicans insist the funding is primarily about protecting the president during a period of escalating political violence
Fake Trump and Oprah ads reportedly used in Medicare scam targeting seniors online
Scammers created ads falsely suggesting Trump, Oprah and other recognizable public figures were endorsing special Medicare programs
Ted Cruz calls AOC a ‘parasite’ in fiery clash over billionaires and government spending
Cruz accused progressive Democrats of pushing dependency politics while defending wealth creation and capitalism
Trump says Todd Blanche ‘kept him out of jail for years’ while revisiting legal battles at WH event
Trump renewed attacks on past investigations and claimed Democrats used indictments to damage him politically
American cancer doctor becomes cruise ship’s ‘de-facto’ leader during deadly hantavirus crisis
Passengers turned to the Oregon oncologist for guidance as fear spread after a passenger died onboard
Texas pastor Jeffress says Trump understood Iran threat better than Pope: ‘He had no choice’
The pastor argued that critics, including some religious leaders, did not fully understand the severity of the geopolitical situation
Martina Navratilova blasts Newsom after trans athlete qualifies for California girls’ track finals
Martina Navratilova called transgender participation in women’s sports 'cheating' and said biological differences create unfair advantages
Trump’s massive $300M war chest leaves GOP donors anxious as allies wait for 2026 cash flood
Republicans fear delayed spending could leave vulnerable GOP candidates exposed as Democrats ramp up fundraising
Trump's immigration strategy drives surge in ‘self-deportations’ as migrants abandon asylum claims
New data reveals that more than 80,000 migrants were issued voluntary departure orders from January 2025 through March 2026
US prepares evacuation flight for Americans trapped on deadly hantavirus ship as global alarm grows
The CDC has already deployed epidemiologists and medical teams to assist with the evacuation and assess possible exposure risks among passengers and crew
FBI files reveal informant ‘feared for her life’ after UFO encounter and ‘mysterious deaths’
The chilling account was included in a larger release of 162 UFO-related FBI files spanning nearly eight decades
AOC sparks fresh 2028 buzz after declaring ‘my ambition is way bigger’ than political office
Ocasio-Cortez fueled speculation after framing her political goals around reshaping the country, not chasing titles
‘Trump is tired of the war’: Ally describes POTUS’s frustration with prolonged Iran conflict
Despite continuing military operations, Trump has repeatedly signaled that he would prefer a negotiated settlement over a prolonged war
Trump told Lula he ‘won’t invade Cuba,’ Brazilian president claims after White House meeting
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Donald Trump signaled openness to dialogue as US pressure on Cuba rises
US sites in Iraq hit over 600 times by Iran-backed militias amid Trump’s push for deal
The US Embassy in Baghdad warned Americans to leave Iraq as Iran-backed militias continued attacks on US-linked facilities
Kamala Harris says Putin benefits most from Trump’s Iran strategy: ‘He’s lifted sanctions on Russia’
Kamala Harris accused the Trump administration of weakening Ukraine while indirectly strengthening Moscow through changes to US sanctions
Kamala Harris cheered after calling Trump’s Iran war stance ‘bull****’ at fiery public appearance
Harris’ comments energized the crowd and immediately spread across social media
Pete Hegseth makes a bizarre animated Pentagon pitch as he pushes massive defense budget increase
Standing in front of a green screen while animated graphics flashed behind him, Hegseth framed the proposal for an increased defense budget