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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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Melania, Ivanka Trump and Karoline Leavitt expected at Trump's White House UFC event

Jun 10, 2026
Donald Trump and Dana White's White House UFC event will mark the president’s 80th birthday, with about 85,000 spectators expected

Lindsey Graham says Trump 'not far behind God' in primary victory speech

Jun 10, 2026
Graham described Trump as the 'gold standard' of the Republican Party and called his endorsement one of the most significant in political history

Nancy Mace claims Epstein files push cost her SC Governor race against Trump-backed Pamela Evette

Jun 10, 2026
Mace finished fifth in a crowded Republican field, far behind Evette who was backed by President Trump.

Kamala Harris’ 2028 hopes face headwinds as donors seek ‘fresh’ Democratic candidate

Jun 10, 2026
Kamala Harris is weighing a 2028 run, but some donors and supporters favor a fresh candidate, with Gavin Newsom seen as a potential rival

No foul play suspected in James Higginbotham's death in Japan, but cause remains undisclosed

Jun 9, 2026
James 'Weston' Higginbotham was last seen in Yamashina on May 29, prompting a major search with helicopters, K-9 units, and 100+ officers

Knicks watch party erupts into chaos as fans clash with police after Game 3 heartbreak

Jun 9, 2026
As the situation escalated, NYPD officers deployed pepper spray to disperse sections of the crowd

Hakeem Jeffries takes aim at Trump as he questions if president really is a Knicks fan

Jun 9, 2026
The New York Democrat accused Trump of bringing 'MAGA circus' to NBA Finals

Trump super PAC plans $1M fundraiser ahead of White House UFC spectacle

Jun 9, 2026
Trump's top political action committee, MAGA Inc., plans to hold a $1 million-per-person fundraising event at Trump's golf club in Northern Virginia on Saturday

Hunter Biden mocks Donald Jr's 'America 250' gold promotion: 'This is SNL material'

Jun 7, 2026
Hunter Biden tied Donald Trump Jr's anniversary-themed investment pitch to economic concerns while ridiculing its patriotic branding

Trump shares edited Hunter Biden image after 2028 run question from reporter

Jun 7, 2026
Hunter Biden’s renewed X activity and speculation about a possible political future drew fresh attention after Donald Trump responded online

Elizabeth Warren mocks Trump for 'showing off his pool' as Americans face rising costs

Jun 7, 2026
Elizabeth Warren accused Donald Trump of prioritizing a $13.1 million Reflecting Pool project over affordability concerns

Mike Pence says Jan 6 rioters who attacked police 'should never get a dime'

Jun 7, 2026
While Mike Pence has no issue with pardons for people who got caught up in the events of that day, he draws a firm line at those who engaged in violence

Japanese join search for missing Auburn student as family refuses to give up hope

Jun 6, 2026
Nancy Higginbotham is not ready give up search for her missing son James

Missing Auburn student's mom says they argued over ChatGPT before he disappeared in Japan

Jun 6, 2026
James 'Weston' Higginbotham’s mother said she used ChatGPT to help navigate Japan, as she found traveling through the country challenging

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses Trump of interfering in his country's election

Jun 6, 2026
Gustavo Petro said tensions with the White House stem from ideological differences, citing his progressive policies and disagreements over Gaza

Pentagon raised threat of Israeli spying on US to highest level, report says

Jun 6, 2026
The designation reportedly places Israel alongside countries whose intelligence activities receive the most scrutiny from American defense agencies

Japanese police say it's 'highly probable' missing American student left family intentionally

Jun 5, 2026
Authorities expressed concern for James 'Weston' Higginbotham's well-being because he does not speak Japanese

'US could've demanded our exchange': Iranian-American journo Reza Valizadeh's plea from Tehran prison

Jun 5, 2026
Reza Valizadeh criticized the return of Iranian sailors as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner led US diplomacy with Iran

Trump says he'll attend NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden to cheer on Knicks

Jun 5, 2026
Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, also revealed that he watched portions of Game 1 as the team beat the Spurs to take an early lead in the series

Trump announces $700M coal industry boost, says 'without massive energy, you can't win AI'

Jun 5, 2026
President Donald Trump said AI needs massive energy, praised faster EPA permits, and backed companies building their own power plants
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