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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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Democrats vow to investigate CBS over scrapped James Talarico interview with Stephen Colbert

Feb 18, 2026
Rep Darren Soto accused FCC Chair Brendan Carr of 'reign on unlawful censorship,' and vowed House Energy Committee will investigate

Bruce Springsteen calls Trump ‘wannabe king’ as he announces US tour ‘in defense of America’

Feb 18, 2026
Bruce Springsteen invited all fans to his shows, urged a 'rock and rebellion' spring, and joined celebrities criticizing US law enforcement

James Talarico says CBS decision to drop his ‘Late Show’ interview ‘should be alarming to all of us’

Feb 18, 2026
Host Stephen Colbert said CBS lawyers barred him from airing the taped segment and even advised him not to mention it during the broadcast

Pelosi urges Americans to defend Constitution, stresses presidents must follow the law

Feb 17, 2026
On Presidents Day, Pelosi calls for reflection on leadership, democracy, and the nation’s founding principles and civic responsibilities

Epstein email mentions 'toxic' Angel's Trumpet plant that allegedly turns humans into 'zombies'

Feb 17, 2026
An email in the newly released files shows Jeffrey Epstein asking about his 'trumpet plants at nursery,' drawing fresh scrutiny

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro lead stars honoring Robert Duvall after his death

Feb 17, 2026
Hollywood icons share personal stories and praise the late actor’s unmatched range, discipline, and decades-long impact on cinema

Trump directs federal response to Potomac River sewage crisis to 'protect capital water supply'

Feb 17, 2026
President Donald Trump blamed Governor Wes Moore, saying mismanagement caused a sewer breach that dumped millions of gallons into the Potomac River

Trump slams Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene, vows to endorse her replacement: ‘We have good candidates’

Feb 17, 2026
Trump suggested he has no shortage of options if he chooses to endorse someone to run against Greene or replace her influence

Savannah Guthrie weighs quitting ‘Today Show’ after mother’s mysterious disappearance

Feb 16, 2026
Sources say Savannah Guthrie may leave 'Today' after her mother’s Tucson abduction, fearing her job may have made her a target

Hillary Clinton calls Trump administration’s Ukraine stance ‘disgraceful’

Feb 16, 2026
Hillary Clinton said the Trump administration’s Ukraine stance is 'disgraceful' and called forcing a deal with Vladimir Putin 'shameful'

'I think there are two genders': Czech Dy PM shuts down Hillary Clinton on gender agenda

Feb 16, 2026
Petr Macinka criticized woke culture and gender ideology, while Hillary Clinton defended women’s rights during their tense exchange

Bill Maher fires back at left after Trump dinner, calls critics ‘idiots’

Feb 16, 2026
Maher says outrage is emotional, insists his views on Trump haven’t changed and vows to keep mocking progressive activists

Barack Obama rejects alien contact claims, says ‘I saw no evidence’ after interview goes viral

Feb 16, 2026
Former president says life beyond Earth is possible but doubts humans have been visited by extraterrestrials

Obama splits with Newsom on homelessness, labels LA crisis an ‘atrocity’ and demands action

Feb 15, 2026
Barack Obama urged humane homelessness policies in Los Angeles, calling it an atrocity while warning public support could fade if tent cities persist

Fans wave Greenland flag to show European solidarity as US beats Denmark in Olympic hockey

Feb 15, 2026
Two Latvian fans said their Greenland flag gesture at the US‑Denmark hockey match was meant to show European unity amid political tensions over Greenland

Americans believe Bad Bunny represents US better than Trump after Super Bowl LX: Poll

Feb 15, 2026
A Yahoo/YouGov poll found more Americans say Bad Bunny represents the United States better than Donald Trump after Super Bowl LX

Obama praises Bad Bunny halftime show, rejects critics and calls it a ‘beloved community’ vision

Feb 15, 2026
Obama said Bad Bunny’s halftime show highlighted unity and culture, saying moments from the performance showed shared humanity beyond politics

Bill O’Reilly says he can 'prove' the real reason Democrats want a government shutdown

Feb 15, 2026
Bill O’Reilly said Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries seek limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling mask bans and warrants impractical

Jason Aldean gives a 7-word takedown of Zach Bryan after halftime show feud

Feb 14, 2026
The brief exchange unfolded on social media days after Bryan criticized Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime event

Mark Kelly says DOJ’s attempt to indict him over military video ‘is how democracies die’

Feb 14, 2026
Mark Kelly emphasized that he and his colleagues acted lawfully, urging military members to follow the law
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