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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US relief effort in Venezuela draws praise, including from earthquake-hit nation's government
On the ground, aid groups described the scale of destruction as severe
AOC won't rule out Senate bid after NY progressives notch primary wins: 'Inspired and encouraged'
Ocasio-Cortez could mount a primary challenge against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
'I commend the President': NATO chief backs Trump's Iran strikes as Europe keeps its distance
Donald Trump received public backing from Mark Rutte, who said the US military campaign helped weaken Iran's nuclear capabilities
Majority of Americans think White House is hiding truth about Trump's health, poll finds
Concerns about the age and fitness of presidents and officeholders have been a recurring theme since the 2024 election
Kai Trump gives Gen Z White House tour, reveals grandpa's Diet Coke button
Kai Trump offered a behind-the-scenes look at the White House, sharing stories about Donald Trump and family life there
Usha Vance explains why she never converted to Christianity like JD Vance: 'Not felt the same need'
Usha Vance said she grew up in a loving and stable Hindu household and therefore never felt the need to seek a different faith
Barack and Michelle Obama call each other ‘counterbalance’ in personal interview on marriage, legacy
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama discuss their 34-year marriage, White House years and shared influence in a joint conversation ahead of new center
'Sham accusations': Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins hits back over FBI anthem slot claims
Alexis Wilkins addressed criticism over her Great American State Fair anthem performance, rejecting claims linking it to Kash Patel’s FBI role
AOC slams $16M Reflecting Pool renovation after algae turns water green: 'Turned it into a swamp'
AOC mocked the administration’s handling of the renovation, arguing that the issues reflected a broader disregard for science and research
MTG says Americans are fed up with Republicans and Democrats: 'Everyone hates politics right now'
Marjorie Taylor Greene accused Democrats and Republicans of policy failures, broken promises, rising debt, and ignoring Americans' concerns
Melania allegedly said no to Elon Musk's White House sleepover, Trump said yes anyway
Musk has previously confirmed the arrangement publicly, saying it was Trump who invited him to stay and that the president personally gave him a tour
John Fetterman says being contemptuous of Israel means ‘you’re anti-American’
During an interview, Sean Hannity asked John Fetterman why some Democratic socialists, including Zohran Mamdani, appear hostile toward Israel
Downed F-15 pilot breaks silence on 'alien-like' Iranian drone formation before crash
Iran has invested heavily in unmanned aerial systems over the past decade, developing a wide range of reconnaissance and attack drones
Trump official says control of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat shrimp
President Trump has repeatedly argued that Greenland is vital to US national security
Trump ties $1B in Homeland Security Grants to election reforms, threatens states that refuse: Sources
States may lose part of federal security funding if they reject proposed reforms including paper ballots and voter roll checks
Ilhan Omar’s amended filing cuts reported $30M assets, raises net worth questions
Rep Ilhan Omar’s revised 2024 disclosure sharply reduced previously listed assets after an accounting correction, prompting scrutiny over finances
Judge blocks Trump's voter verification expansion over threat to eligible American voters
Judge Sparkle L Sooknanan ruled the SAVE database overhaul could misidentify citizens and expose sensitive voter data
Viral German soccer fan Freddy gets White House invite after stealing hearts during World Cup
Nick Adams, the Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism, and Values, confirmed that Freddy has been invited to the White House
DHS touts 900K deportations under Trump as removal flights double: 'Leave now or we will find you'
The announcement comes as new data shows deportation flights surged to their highest monthly total of Trump's second term in May
Trump pushes DC overhaul as legacy bid, says 'remembered for 100 years'
Donald Trump told Michael Wolff his Washington redesign plans would outlast policy wins and shape how history judges his presidency