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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Elon Musk accuses Bill Clinton of ‘heinous crime’ over Black Hawk Down Somalia fallout
Through a series of posts on X, Elon Musk had targeted Bill Clinton’s leadership during the 1993 US military mission in Somalia
Venezuela detains multiple Americans as tensions escalate, US officials say
The identities of most of the Americans detained in Venezuela in recent months are unknown, while the number of those detained is on a rise
Elizabeth Warren slams Trump tax policy as ‘Big Handout’ to billionaires
Senator Elizabeth Warren said President Donald Trump’s tax policies primarily benefit billionaires and large corporations, leaving middle-class Americans behind
Gavin Newsom slams Trump’s New Year’s Eve party amid looming healthcare losses
The California governor took a swipe at Trump after a video taken from the president’s Mar-a-Lago bash made rounds online
George Clooney fires back after Donald Trump’s New Year’s Eve insults, using President’s own slogan against him
On New Year’s Eve, Donald Trump hailed George Clooney’s move to France as 'Good News!'
Eric Swalwell pays tribute to Tatiana Schlossberg after her death at 35: 'Powerful voice for cancer'
Eric Swalwell urged honoring Tatiana Schlossberg’s legacy, calling her a ‘powerful voice’ for cancer research and medical breakthroughs
Leah Remini warns of ‘very scary’ Scientology infiltration in Trump administration
Leah Remini’s warning comes amid concerns about Trump’s closeness to prominent Scientologists such as Patricia Duggan and Grant Cardone
Elon Musk brands Tim Walz a ‘traitor’ amid widening Minnesota fraud investigations
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that it was spearheading a major operation to arrest and remove those involved in the fraud
Fox’s Kayleigh McEnany predicts Gavin Newsom's White House run, Kamala Harris as key challenger
McEnany’s comments come amid mounting speculation about potential Democratic contenders as the next presidential cycle begins to take shape
Gavin Newsom says California ready to push back against President Trump
Newsom's speech carried a clear message of resistance as he rejected the idea of Trump's form of leadership outright
More performances at Kennedy Center canceled amid controversy over Trump name change
This wave of cancelations follows an earlier controversy in late December, when jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled his long-running Christmas Eve performance.
Netanyahu says Trump will be first non-Israeli to receive Israel Prize after Mar-a-Lago meeting
During the press briefing, both leaders touched on shared security priorities and the need for continued cooperation in facing common threats.
Trump says White House ballroom construction is ahead of schedule and under budget
Trump also told reporters that the new ballroom in the White House’s East Wing is turning out bigger than he initially expected
First Lady Melania Trump highlights 2025 achievements, including landmark legislation
Melania Trump also participated in a Capitol Hill roundtable with lawmakers and young women whose explicit images had been shared online without their consent
CNN analyst hails JD Vance’s historic lead in 2028 GOP primary: ‘Like no one else’
According to prediction market odds, JD Vance had a 48% chance of securing the GOP nomination, while Marco Rubio trailed at 12%
Rosie O’Donnell calls Donald Trump ‘psychotic’ in blunt video critique
O’Donnell further characterized Trump as 'a mentally ill person' and arguing that his behavior has worsened with age
Ted Cruz blasts media outlets for lack of coverage on Minnesota fraud: 'Professional liars'
Ted Cruz praised 23-year-old YouTuber Nick Shirley, claiming Shirley was producing 'more real news' than top networks and newspapers combined
Fact Check: Does Bernie Sanders owe $1.6M in unpaid taxes?
A viral post claims 'Bernie Sanders has 30 days to come up with $1.6 million in unpaid taxes on income he didn't declare until DOGE found it'
Democrats and Republicans step up efforts to win over young male voters ahead of 2026 midterms
The Yale Youth Poll released this month found 34% of voters ages 18 to 22 approved of Trump, along with 32% of those ages 23 to 29
Jake Tapper slams people yelling slur outside Tim Walz’s house: 'Stop being awful'
Jake Tapper was responding to a clip that showed people in a black SUV driving past Tim Walz’s Minnesota home while yelling the slur 'r****d'