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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Megyn Kelly urges GOP support after Sheridan Gorman killing, says Democrat policies endanger streets
Kelly framed crime as a central election issue, linking Gorman’s death to border and safety policies in her call for Republican votes
Leavitt rebukes Larry Krasner's threat to arrest ICE agents deployed at US airports: ‘Disgraceful!’
Larry Krasner threatened to prosecute ICE agents if they violated local laws while operating in Philadelphia.
Jimmy Kimmel mocks DHS chief Mullin as ‘plumber’: 'Tradesmen built this country'
Kimmel joked about Mullin’s plumbing past, prompting backlash from commentators who called the comedian out of touch with working Americans
Trump says US had to ‘cut out the cancer’ in Iran despite fears of oil prices surging
Donald Trump said the US had 'no choice' but to carry out the strikes, pointing to what he described as the threat of Iran developing nuclear weapons
Iran pushes propaganda video showing missile destroying Statue of Liberty in simulated strike
A viral Iran-linked AI clip blends symbolic US imagery, historical grievances and conspiracies to influence global views of the war
Trump urges GOP to skip Easter recess in push for SAVE America Act
Trump told senators not to prioritize the holiday break, even invoking religion by saying they should 'make this one for Jesus'
Sarah Sanders in hot water as MAGA loyalists fume over plans for giant $825M Arkansas prison
Sanders has argued the project is necessary to address overcrowding in Arkansas prisons
Fundraiser for Jessi Pierce’s husband surpasses $200K after NHL reporter and kids die in house fire
Per the fundraiser tribute, each of Pierce's children had distinct personalities and shared their mother’s enthusiasm for life and adventure.
Trump jokes Markwayne Mullin’s wife ‘looks like she's about 22’ during DHS swearing-in ceremony
Trump took a moment during Mullin’s swearing-in ceremony to acknowledge the politician’s family in attendance.
Trump reveals US Patriot missiles downed 3 American F-15 jets over Kuwait, calls it ‘little mishap’
Donald Trump emphasized that all three pilots safely ejected and have since returned to flying duties
Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson split months after engagement amid personal struggles
Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson have separated after a tumultuous year
Pentagon to remove media offices after court reinstates NYT credentials, imposes new restrictions
The court ruling marked a significant legal setback for the Pentagon’s media policies
Jesse Watters says Kamala Harris was 'not hot' while debating Democrats' 2028 candidate appeal
The Fox News host discussed whether candidate appeal and attractiveness plays a part in electability and voter perception.
Megyn Kelly pushes back on critics, says she doesn't owe ‘any favors’ to Trump administration
'No one controls me. No one. There's no agenda pushing me to say one thing or another, anything other than my own opinion,' Megyn Kelly stressed
Air Canada pilot Antoine Forest, co-pilot Mackenzie Gunther among two killed in LaGuardia crash
The crash caused significant damage to the cockpit, resulting in the deaths of both pilots, while most of the 70 passengers and crew survived
Laura Loomer backs Trump on Mueller post, says backlash ignores ‘human nature’
Loomer framed Trump’s reaction to Mueller’s death as natural, arguing critics misunderstand human instinct and personal emotion
Mary Trump calls out Trump over Robert Mueller death remark: ‘You are part of the problem’
Robert Mueller led the FBI after 9/11 and later served as special counsel during a deeply divided period in Washington
Cody Khork, fallen soldier in Middle East, honored by military and family: ‘Unapologetically American’
Military leaders, family, and community gathered to honor Cody Khork’s service, leadership, and legacy at his funeral in Florida
Republicans prepare for possible Iran troop deployment as Trump weighs options
Trump denied sending troops as missions eye Hormuz and Kharg Island, while Joni Ernst said Marines give leverage and Republicans back strikes
Trump proven right on Iran missile range as Tehran targets US-UK base near Diego Garcia
Iran’s attempted strike exposed a longer reach than previously claimed, raising fresh concerns over hidden capabilities