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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JD Vance reposts sombrero meme mocking Democrats’ Jan 6 candlelight vigil
Vice President JD Vance sparked backlash after posting a sombrero meme mocking a January 6 vigil led by Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer
Lindsey Graham issues stark warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader over protest crackdown
Lindsey Graham’s comments illustrate the broader political pressure within the US for a more aggressive posture toward Iran
Fact Check: Did Trump aide Katie Miller post a Greenland map with US flag captioned 'SOON'?
Katie Miller posted a Greenland map with a US flag and 'SOON' after the January 2026 US military operation in Venezuela
Jimmy Kimmel takes Trump’s ‘not easy’ dementia test
Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Trump’s Truth Social post bragging he 'aced' his cognitive exam no other president or VP dared to take
Trump’s pink-tinted hair at Kennedy Center sends the Internet into a frenzy
Images circulated on social media showing Donald Trump with a subtle pinkish hue in his hair under certain lighting, prompting humorous reactions
Venezuela’s María Corina Machado repeats offer to share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump after Maduro’s capture
Exiled Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump on Fox News
Megyn Kelly likens Fox News’ Venezuela coverage to watching 'Russian propaganda'
Megyn Kelly made it clear that she 'will not be joining the Fox News cheerleading brigade this time,' adding that she has been' burned too many times'
Fact Check: Did Trump say his ear started 'regrowing' the day after he was shot?
After Trump was wounded in the July 2024 shooting, a X screenshot of his alleged post claimed he said his ear started 'regrowing'
Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris praise Tim Walz after Minnesota governor says he won’t seek reelection
'His decision not to seek reelection reflects that same selfless commitment to the people he serves,' Kamala Harris wrote on X
Trump shocks, says 'I told oil companies first' before Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump told major oil companies about the US strike that removed Nicolas Maduro before informing Congress
Fact Check: Did NYT and The Washington Post know about Trump’s Venezuela raid in advance?
A report claimed The New York Times and The Washington Post learned in advance of Donald Trump’s Venezuela operation but delayed reporting it
Steve Bannon and Jack Posobiec discuss Trump's action in Venezuela and what may follow
On Steve Bannon's 'War Room', Jack Posobiec also highlighted Venezuela's vast oil reserves and how they may factor into US strategy
Internet erupts after X appears on Mar-a-Lago war room screen during Nicolas Maduro capture
A skeptical user remarked that Pete Hegseth resembled someone fumbling through a password update while squinting at his monitor
‘Bold and historic leadership’: World leaders voice support for Trump after US op in Venezuela
Support for President Donald Trump emerged abroad as Volodymyr Zelensky said the US action against Nicolas Maduro showed Washington’s resolve
Venezuelan Trump supporters gather near Mar-a-Lago after US operation: 'Have been waiting for this'
Supporters credited President Donald Trump for what they described as decisive action against Nicolas Maduro’s government
Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk promote 'Charlie Kirk dishware' offer?
A viral post claimed Erika Kirk promoted a sale on Charlie Kirk dishware online
Melanie Stansbury questions Trump’s repeated cognitive tests, says ‘this is not normal’
Rep Melanie Stansbury criticized President Donald Trump for repeatedly taking cognitive tests despite his claims of perfect health
Fact Check: Did Tim Walz fly the Somali national flag at Minnesota governor's mansion?
Social media posts linked the apparent flag sighting to broader tensions surrounding a viral video about alleged childcare fraud in Minnesota
Kevin McCarthy thinks he knows why lawmakers are leaving Congress: ‘Nothing is happening’
More than 50 Republicans and Democrats were reported to be stepping aside, with Kevin McCarthy citing gridlock, threats, and burnout
Zohran Mamdani driven to NYC inauguration by taxi driver who joined hunger strike with him
Zohran Mamdani, 34, became New York City’s 112th mayor, marking historic firsts for Muslim and South Asian leadership