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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Bill Maher tells Democrats to end partisan sulking ahead of America 250: ‘Go to the party’
William Maher urged Democrats to join Independence Day and America 250 events, warning political disengagement weakens national unity
‘But I am not dead’: Candace Owens shuts down death hoax, reignites Charlie Kirk controversy
Candace Owens dismisses false reports of her death and reopens debate over Charles James Kirk’s 2025 killing in posts on X
Father turns viral restroom video into public spectacle, mother accuses him of exposing children online
Zoe Lavely criticized Tyler Brodsky’s handling of a restroom confrontation clip, saying her daughters’ faces were widely shared on social media
Obamas name Presidential Center restaurant after former personal chef Tafari Campbell who drowned
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama honored Tafari Campbell, a former White House chef, at their Chicago center opening tribute
‘Right where he wants to be’: Higginbotham’s ashes to be scattered at Alabama park after Japan tragedy
James Weston Higginbotham’s family planned to honor his wishes with an Alabama park memorial after his body was recovered in Japan
Michelle Obama and George W Bush recreate their famous Altoids moment at Obama Center opening
Earlier this year, George W Bush recalled offering Michelle Obama an Altoid while they sat together at a funeral, sparking a viral moment
Joe Biden boasts offshore drilling ban while cruising in vintage gas-guzzling Corvette with Jay Leno
Joe Biden discussed his environmental legacy, labor unions and late son Beau Biden during a wide-ranging conversation with Jay Leno
Trump airport renaming sparks bomb threat, public backlash at Palm Beach airport
Palm Beach International Airport’s planned renaming after President Donald J Trump draws threats, protests and boycott calls, officials say
Senior Democrats took $2.6M from employees at now labeled Chinese military firms: Report
The designation does not amount to sanctions or make the donations illegal, but it has renewed scrutiny over political fundraising from individuals connected to foreign firms
Trump claims GOP gaining in polls because Dems are running 'lunatics' like Graham Platner
Trump's comments especially stood out because they were delivered during a G7 press conference rather than at a campaign rally or on social media
Obamas signal shared retreat from public eye as Michelle says she wants a 'quieter life'
Obama said he now sees himself as a mentor rather than a political player, citing George Washington's example of stepping aside after public service
Vozinha’s mother set to watch World Cup match after Hakeem Jeffries steps in on visa case
Hakeem Jeffries contacted US State Department officials after Vozinha’s emotional interview, helping resolve visa delays for Ana Candida Evora
Nancy Pelosi calls Obama Iran nuclear deal ‘masterpiece,’ says Trump pact ‘giveaway’
Asked why she believes Trump continues to compare himself to Obama on Iran, Pelosi suggested it stems from the president's own record
Barack Obama didn’t realize Michelle’s skirt featured a hidden tribute until moments before speech
Michelle Obama's skirt featured a 2019 portrait of her mother, Marian Robinson, whom she once honored while reflecting on her legacy
Teacher, cancer survivor and aspiring instructors among 12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash
The Missouri skydiving community mourned the victims as organizations paid tribute and pledged support for affected families
Trump admin steps in after Cape Verde star Vozinha's mom missed his World Cup debut over a visa
Trump admin hopes to resolve the paperwork in time for Cape Verde's second group-stage match against Uruguay
Mike Collins' victory proves Trump still owns Georgia GOP, but Jon Ossoff won't be an easy opponent
Mike Collins' victory represents not just a primary win, but a measure of political influence inside Georgia GOP
B-52 crash victim Jeromy Smith welcomed a son just before deadly California bomber accident
The bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission supporting a radar modernization program
Hakeem Jeffries confronted with Biden-era $5 gas prices question during Trump critique
Hakeem Jeffries was forced to defend Biden-era gas prices while criticizing Trump
JD Vance says Iran 'not getting a single dime’ of US taxpayer money under Trump's deal
JD Vance said any Iran economic relief hinges on nuclear compliance