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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Marjorie Taylor Greene says MAGA 'was all a lie', accuses Trump of serving only 'big donors'
Marjorie Taylor Greene said donors receive special favors, government contracts, and pardons for themselves or people close to them
Don Lemon urges CNN, CBS newsrooms to push back against corporate influence
Don Lemon warned that allowing executives to shape coverage weakens journalism’s role in holding power accountable and protecting democracy
New Epstein files contain photos showing disgraced former Prince Andrew with unidentified woman
The release has ramped up the political pressure on Andrew, with British PM Keir Starmer asking him to testify before the US Congress
Trump says he will sue Michael Wolff for ‘conspiring with Epstein’ to harm him politically
Donald Trump said he may sue Michael Wolff after advisers briefed him on files he claims show Wolff conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to hurt him
Over 34,000 Minnesotans sign up to be ‘ICE Watchers’ amid protests over two fatal shootings
The volunteers use neighborhood patrols and community alerts to report the presence of ICE agents and raise awareness among residents
Polls show Trump remains strong with GOP base even as overall approval falters
Surveys suggest Trump faces growing resistance from independents and Democrats, even as Republican voters continue to rally behind him ahead of 2026
Joe Rogan opts out of Golden Globe after declining to pay entry fee for podcast award nomination
Joe Rogan said organizers asked him to submit his show for consideration, but he refused to pay the $500 application fee required for nomination
Kim Kardashian asks for 'accountability' for ICE actions, stands in support of victims
Kim Kardashian revealed she had made a significant donation to the National Immigration Law Center, which supports the rights of low-income immigrants
Trump says ‘silent majority of people’ support him after polls show low approval rating for him
Trump and his campaign team continue to emphasize strong backing from core Republican voters and conservative constituencies
‘No work, no school’: Minneapolis anti-ICE rally sees thousands take to streets in 10°F cold
The demonstrations throughout the US are part of a nationwide day of action to protest the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns
Ben Stiller calls out ICE’s ‘lethal chaos’ in forceful statement after Minneapolis shootings
Ben Stiller reacts to nationwide uproar after federal agents fatally shot two people in Minneapolis, urging accountability and respect for democratic norms
Melania Trump ranks ‘dead last’ in historians’ First Lady lists as new film nears release
CNN analysts pointed to academic surveys citing limited historical impact as debate grows around Melania Trump’s documentary debut
Melania Trump film ads defaced across Los Angeles ahead of documentary premiere
Widespread vandalism of bus stop posters in LA prompts transit officials to move ads as Melania Trump’s film nears release
Gavin Newsom says there's enough evidence of Trump 'trying to light democracy on fire'
Gavin Newsom argued that Trump’s rhetoric and actions are aimed at destabilizing America and undermining public faith in democratic institutions
JD Vance denies being Trump’s ‘very famous’ friend who tried Ozempic: 'He's not talking about me'
Donald Trump joked in a Cabinet meeting about a heavyset friend who bought a cheaper weight-loss drug abroad but said it did not work for him
Melania calls Trump ‘America’s director’ at screening of her new film
Melania Trump praises Trump, highlighting how the film shares her personal perspective and moments rarely seen by the public
Bessent says 'Trump Accounts' could emerge as Trump’s most enduring policy legacy
Treasury Sec Bessent called Trump Accounts transformative, aiming to boost financial literacy and give American children early market access
Nicki Minaj shows off Trump Gold Card, says she is ‘finalizing citizenship paperwork’
Nicki Minaj posted a photo of the Trump Gold Card after defending the president, revealing she is completing citizenship paperwork and supporting his initiatives
Minnesota Republican breaks with Trump on no guns at protests remark after Alex Pretti shooting
Holmstrom said that while he strongly supports the Second Amendment, he believes gun owners should use it responsibly
Minneapolis police chief defends using tear gas on protesters, says it was necessary to de-escalate
Brian O’Hara said that both times they used tear gas, the crowds had turned into 'unlawful assembly' and were causing safety concerns