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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Missing US pilot in Iran equipped with survival tools as search intensifies in hostile territory
The pilot was flying an F-15E Strike Eagle that crashed during a combat mission
Lauren Boebert faces backlash after appearing with Democratic Gov Jared Polis at Opening Day
Lauren Boebert and Jared Polis were seen wearing Colorado Rockies colors, with Polis highlighting how baseball brings people together
House Majority Leader Scalise spotted ‘living it up’ on beach as shutdown drags on report
Scalise joins other lawmakers reportedly away from Washington while federal workers remain unpaid during the shutdown
Single jet loss over Iran does not undermine US air superiority, expert says
An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down during ongoing operations, leaving one service member missing
Stephen King calls Trump ‘idiotic,’ questions his leadership and Iran talks claims
The horror author mocked Trump on social media and cast doubt on the president’s claims of serious negotiations with Iran
Mary says Trump dismissed Pam Bondi for failing to protect him: 'She didn’t do enough to cover up'
Mary Trump claims loyalty, not performance, drove Bondi’s firing, highlighting Trump’s focus on political protection
Erika Kirk shrugs off social media critics, says ‘I don’t have time’
Kirk called online negativity an 'endless onslaught' and said her focus remains on family and daily life, not social media noise
Don Lemon claims Trump ‘specifically targeted’ him as he details ‘embarrassing’ arrest
Don Lemon said he initially thought he was being mugged, adding that agents did not immediately present a warrant and later showed one on a cellphone
Schumer says Democrats ‘held it up’ DHS funding to push ICE and CBP reforms, blames GOP for shutdown
Schumer tied the DHS funding delay to demands for stricter oversight and reforms at ICE and CBP amid the ongoing shutdown
Karoline Leavitt recalls Trump offering her White House press secretary job in post-election call
Leavitt said a brief call with Trump finalized her move from campaign press work to a senior White House communications role
Coast Guard and DHS workers remain unpaid as shutdown continues
Thousands of civilian DHS employees, including Coast Guard staff, continue working without pay while Congress stalls on funding
Jason Crow says Trump’s speech leaves Americans without clear ‘end game’ on Iran
Crow says Trump’s address didn’t explain how or when the Iran conflict will end, fueling criticism that key details and timelines were missing
‘I’m not a child psychologist’: Seth Moulton says he can’t understand Trump after Iran address
Seth Moulton said Donald Trump lacks a clear plan, warned of risks to US troops, and said he understands deployed Marines from his own experience
Hakeem Jeffries says Trump and GOP are ‘unleashing chaos and extremism’ on Americans
Jeffries criticizes Trump and Republicans for policies he says increase instability and raise costs for everyday Americans
Chuck Schumer calls Trump’s Iran war speech ‘pathetic,’ questions leadership
Schumer accused Trump of failing to outline a clear US strategy in the Iran conflict and warned the address raised concerns about leadership
‘The Daily Show’ pokes fun at Kristi Noem’s husband’s cross-dressing scandal: ‘You have a free pass’
Host Desi Lydic weighed in on the rumored controversy and said Bryon Noem can have anything he wants.
Trump jokes Karoline Leavitt is ‘doing a terrible job’ over negative media coverage
Donald Trump said his win despite 93–97% negative press shows people don’t trust media, calling it bad for the country
Nancy Pelosi warns GOP could ‘creep into technology’ to create ‘false count’ in midterm elections
Ths US Rep also mentioned that authorities have to be 'on guard' since Republicans will allegedly try to disrupt upcoming elections.
Rob Bonta says there’s no 'energy emergency' to reopen pipeline, blames Trump for gas price spike
According to Rob Bonta, ending the conflict would be a more effective solution than expanding offshore drilling or restarting pipeline operations
Trump says he will attend birthright citizenship arguments at the Supreme Court
Donald Trump said 'I’m going' to court, though he has reversed before, and argued the 14th Amendment applies to former slaves’ children