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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Trump announces $22.5B makeover of Dulles Airport amid previous project setbacks
Trump said the renovation will add more than 5 million square feet of new space and replace the airport's existing C and D concourses
Miller rejects claims Anthony Fauci was 'Trump's guy' on Covid policies: 'POTUS questioned origins'
Stephen Miller said Donald Trump questioned Covid-19 restrictions, arguing he challenged public health policies from the start
Can Mamdani stop Netanyahu from visiting New York? Here's who actually decides
President Donald Trump and federal legal experts dismissed the possibility of Benjamin Netanyahu being arrested in the United States
Netanyahu denies reports of split with Trump: 'Hate to disappoint our would-be critics'
Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Donald Trump shared the goal of stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons despite reports of tensions
Body language expert decodes meaning behind Netanyahu, Trump and JD Vance's photo
A body language expert said Donald Trump's smile and relaxed posture showed he was genuinely pleased to meet Benjamin Netanyahu
Air Force begins renaming Joint Base Charleston to honor Lindsey Graham 16 days after his death
Joint Base Charleston was a cornerstone of Lindsey Graham's legacy, with the senator securing hundreds of millions to expand and modernize it
Trump mocks Anthony Fauci with infamous first-pitch clip ahead of Senate testimony: 'Worst throw'
The remarks came as Anthony Fauci prepared to testify following the release of more than 1,100 pages from his pandemic-era diary by Senator Rand Paul
Newly released audio captures Joe Biden saying he found 'all the classified stuff downstairs'
An October 2016 recording also captured Joe Biden saying he kept extensive notes that the White House 'didn't know' he had
Trump ridicules Obama over Iran cash payment at Michigan rally: 'He thought he could bribe them'
Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of trying to bribe Iran with cash, saying military pressure, not payouts, is the only way to deal with Tehran
Iran targets Melania and Barron Trump in disturbing 'how-to' video encouraging their assassination
The video suggests Melania Trump's shopping trips could be 'suitable for operations by global freedom fighters'
Zohran Mamdani pressed over 9/11 families' campaign to bar him from 25th anniversary ceremonies
Zohran Mamdani vowed to attend the 9/11 commemoration, saying he would honor victims' families, survivors, and first responders despite the backlash
Trump says WH ordered 250 new Cadillac Escalades for presidential motorcade: 'Our guys are spoiled'
Calling the Escalade 'the one and only,' Trump said the vehicles would give the motorcade a fresh look, adding, 'We look sharp in those Escalades'
Trump jokingly threatens tariffs on Mexican lettuce amid cyclosporiasis outbreak concerns
Trump's comments came as federal health officials keep investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has made thousands of people sick nationwide
Trump brags he understands Venezuela because 'Miss Venezuela always did very well' at Miss Universe
Trump said the country was not yet ready to hold elections but claimed significant progress had been made under Acting President Delcy Rodriguez
Trump says Karoline Leavitt 'can be nasty' if needed, honors his 'favorite' press secretary at WHCD
Donald Trump applauded Karoline Leavitt's performance, saying she had done a 'fantastic job' and was well-liked within the administration
Trump roasts Newsom with 'Newscum' jab, calls Schumer a 'proud Palestinian' in WHCD speech
The jabs fit Trump's long-running pattern of using public appearances to needle Democratic rivals with a mix of policy criticism and personal mockery
Trump tells Ilhan Omar she ‘ought to get the hell out’ of US during WHCD
President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Rep. Ilhan Omar, criticizing her comments, finances and political record at the annual event
Trump dons ‘Trump 2028’ hat, jokes about fourth-term run and says he ‘won three times’ at WHCD
President Donald Trump addressed journalists at the rescheduled dinner, taking aim at the media and discussing politics during his lengthy remarks
Charles Kushner leaves NYC for Florida, says he won't 'pay taxes' under 'antisemitic' Zohran Mamdani
Charles Kushner said his decision was motivated less by Zohran Mamdani's socialist policies than by concerns over his stance on Jews and Israel
Thomas Massie says Hegseth 'broke the law' after Pentagon removes 4 US troops from Iran death toll
Rep Thomas Massie challenged the Pentagon's casualty reporting and questioned the legality of continued Iran operations under Pete Hegseth