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 posts video of CNN's Kaitlan Collins claiming DOJ banner shows ‘erased’ separation of powers
Kaitlan Collins suggested the banner blurred the traditional boundary between the White House and the Justice Department
JD Vance says calling voter ID ‘racist’ is itself racist, cites broad public support for measure
JD Vance pushed back on Democratic opposition to voter ID measures, framing the issue as one of election integrity
Adam Schiff to boycott Trump’s State of the Union, says he won’t give president ‘audience he craves’
Adam Schiff said he would attend an alternative event outside the Capitol, breaking with his long record of attending every State of the Union address
Trump says World Cup ticket sales are ‘more than double’ previous records
Trump claimed early demand for the 2026 World Cup is unprecedented, signaling strong interest ahead of the tournament hosted across North America
Trump offers rare praise to media at Governors Dinner, jokes it has been ‘bad, but not horrible’
Trump’s comments at the Governors Dinner stood out precisely because his relationship with the media has been contentious for more than a decade
Epstein survivors to attend Trump’s State of the Union as guests of Democratic lawmakers
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie said they will bring Epstein survivors, with up to 12 victims expected to attend
Brett Kavanaugh slams Supreme Court tariff ruling as ‘illogical’
Justice Brett Kavanaugh argued tariffs regulate imports and said lawmakers, not courts, should settle the trade dispute
Gavin Newsom calls Trump ‘weak, weak president’ and attacks tariffs for harming Americans
Newsom accused Trump of self-dealing and cronyism, saying his tariff push reflects desperation and weak leadership
Eric Dane’s friends launch GoFundMe to support daughters after his death at 53
The fundraiser aims to ease medical costs and provide long-term financial security for the late actor’s two children
Ilhan Omar calls Trump’s potential Iran strike ‘illegal’ as he urges Tehran to negotiate a deal
Omar argues only Congress can authorize military action, warning unilateral moves could drag the US into another conflict
Gavin Newsom says son was in Tahoe during deadly avalanche, reveals ‘family friends’ among victims
Nevada County authorities confirmed that eight people died, while a ninth person remained missing and was presumed dead
Rebecca Gayheart’s last post on Eric Dane’s ALS struggle highlights family’s strength
A heartfelt post from Gayheart reflects on Dane’s ALS battle, their bond, and the lessons of resilience she wants to pass to their daughters
Ashton Kutcher, Selma Blair and others pay tribute to 'kind' Eric Dane after his death at 53
Other tributes from Selma Blair and Alyssa Milano highlighted Eric Dane's humor, warmth, and lasting impact
Trump claims he 'solved' affordability as POTUS campaigns to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in GA
President Donald Trump spoke for more than an hour at Coosa Steel Corporation, which he said benefited from his aggressive tariff policies
Giant Trump banner hangs outside Justice Department headquarters
The banner features the slogan 'Make America Safe Again,' reflecting the administration’s focus on violent crime and immigration enforcement
AOC defends Munich speech, blames 'conservative media' for amplifying missteps
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez denied presidential ambitions, saying speculation overshadowed the substance of her Munich remarks
Anonymous sender demands cryptocurrency in Nancy Guthrie ransom note
Authorities continue investigating multiple unverified ransom notes as Nancy Guthrie remains missing, with no proof of life reported
Jesse Jackson’s family plans memorials, calls for unity and warns ‘do not bring your politics’
Reverend Jesse L Jackson Sr lived in Chicago’s South Shore, leading civil rights efforts and challenging corporations and governments on diversity
Trump jokes about ‘never recovering from a fall,’ says he learned it from his ‘predecessor’ Biden
Donald Trump joked with Ben Carson that even the greatest speech fails after a fall, citing his predecessor and drawing laughter
Leavitt says Trump personally posts on Truth Social after Obama video staff blame
Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump directly manages his Truth Social account, overturning prior claims that a staffer posted the controversial Obama video