Ishan Jain
Political news writer covering US policy, Congress, and foreign affairs, with a strong research focus on geopolitics and international trade policy
Latest From Ishan Jain
MLB’s Tommy Pham slams Gavin Newsom over SAT comment: ‘He thinks Black people are dumb’
Tommy Pham joined backlash after Gavin Newsom cited his 960 SAT score at an Atlanta event to relate to Black people and discuss dyslexia
GOP senator blasts Bernie Sanders over rising health care costs: 'Three times faster than inflation'
Markwayne Mullin said Bernie Sanders backed ACA policies that drove health care costs up faster than inflation and made care unaffordable
CBS' Tony Dokoupil praises Trump’s State of the Union address: 'It was an extraordinary speech'
Tony Dokoupil said President Donald Trump focused on the economy despite negative polling and divided media reactions
Melania Trump stuns in tailored Dolce & Gabbana suit at 2026 State of the Union
Notably, Donald and Melania often favor Dolce & Gabbana, frequently wearing the brand at public events
Sen Mark Warner walks out of Trump’s State of the Union: 'I couldn’t sit through hours of lies'
Donald Trump’s record-long 2026 State of the Union covered immigration and the economy, but Senator Mark Warner said it favored rhetoric over unity
Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib shout as Trump condemns Dems over immigration enforcement in SOTU speech
Trump criticised Democrats for what he described as weak responses to immigration enforcement and accused them of undermining border security
Trump asks lawmakers to stand if they back citizens over 'illegal aliens' but Democrats stay seated
During the State of the Union speech, Donald Trump criticized lawmakers who did not stand, saying Americans could see where they stood on the issue
Trump slams SC tariff block as ‘unfortunate,’ claims admin can use ‘alternative legal statutes’
During his SOTU address, Trump said existing trade deals and previously negotiated tariff frameworks would remain despite the legal setback
Melania Trump receives standing ovation as she enters chamber for State of the Union
Trump used the address to highlight his economic record, including major tax changes, immigration enforcement efforts and national security measures
Christian leaders denounce Trump's 'oppressive government', warn of 'crisis of faith'
A group of prominent Christian leaders released a letter stating that the nation is facing a profound moral, spiritual, and democratic emergency
Dan Bongino fires back at critics over Kash Patel’s Team USA celebration in Milan: 'Keep crying'
Dan Bongino said Kash Patel traveled to Milan for Olympic security planning, reviewing drone and airborne threat coordination with Italian officials
Trump offers rare praise for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calls him a ‘very nice person’
Donald Trump called Zohran Mamdani 'a very nice person' but criticized his ideology as the mayor urged residents to shovel snow during a massive storm
US hockey star Matthew Tkachuk reveals Trump call felt ‘super cool’ after gold medal win at Olympics
Trump spoke with the United States men’s hockey team after their victory at the Winter Olympics, inviting them to attend his State of the Union address
Trump mocks Gavin Newsom, claims he ‘dropped out’ of 2028 presidential race
Gavin Newsom addressed 2028 speculation but avoided firm commitments, saying he remains focused on his duties as California governor
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