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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Joe Rogan opts out of Golden Globe after declining to pay entry fee for podcast award nomination
Joe Rogan said organizers asked him to submit his show for consideration, but he refused to pay the $500 application fee required for nomination
Kim Kardashian asks for 'accountability' for ICE actions, stands in support of victims
Kim Kardashian revealed she had made a significant donation to the National Immigration Law Center, which supports the rights of low-income immigrants
Trump says ‘silent majority of people’ support him after polls show low approval rating for him
Trump and his campaign team continue to emphasize strong backing from core Republican voters and conservative constituencies
‘No work, no school’: Minneapolis anti-ICE rally sees thousands take to streets in 10°F cold
The demonstrations throughout the US are part of a nationwide day of action to protest the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns
Ben Stiller calls out ICE’s ‘lethal chaos’ in forceful statement after Minneapolis shootings
Ben Stiller reacts to nationwide uproar after federal agents fatally shot two people in Minneapolis, urging accountability and respect for democratic norms
Melania Trump ranks ‘dead last’ in historians’ First Lady lists as new film nears release
CNN analysts pointed to academic surveys citing limited historical impact as debate grows around Melania Trump’s documentary debut
Melania Trump film ads defaced across Los Angeles ahead of documentary premiere
Widespread vandalism of bus stop posters in LA prompts transit officials to move ads as Melania Trump’s film nears release
Gavin Newsom says there's enough evidence of Trump 'trying to light democracy on fire'
Gavin Newsom argued that Trump’s rhetoric and actions are aimed at destabilizing America and undermining public faith in democratic institutions
JD Vance denies being Trump’s ‘very famous’ friend who tried Ozempic: 'He's not talking about me'
Donald Trump joked in a Cabinet meeting about a heavyset friend who bought a cheaper weight-loss drug abroad but said it did not work for him
Melania calls Trump ‘America’s director’ at screening of her new film
Melania Trump praises Trump, highlighting how the film shares her personal perspective and moments rarely seen by the public
Bessent says 'Trump Accounts' could emerge as Trump’s most enduring policy legacy
Treasury Sec Bessent called Trump Accounts transformative, aiming to boost financial literacy and give American children early market access
Nicki Minaj shows off Trump Gold Card, says she is ‘finalizing citizenship paperwork’
Nicki Minaj posted a photo of the Trump Gold Card after defending the president, revealing she is completing citizenship paperwork and supporting his initiatives
Minnesota Republican breaks with Trump on no guns at protests remark after Alex Pretti shooting
Holmstrom said that while he strongly supports the Second Amendment, he believes gun owners should use it responsibly
Minneapolis police chief defends using tear gas on protesters, says it was necessary to de-escalate
Brian O’Hara said that both times they used tear gas, the crowds had turned into 'unlawful assembly' and were causing safety concerns
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he is ‘proud’ of ‘peaceful’ community response to ICE presence
Jacob Frey said residents have delivered food and escorted neighbors to work as families fear going outside amid federal activity
Father of 3 identified as fourth victim in Maine private plane crash that killed 6
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said a Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed during takeoff at about 7:45 pm
Megyn Kelly slams ‘know-nothing Hollywood starlet’ Natalie Portman, Jimmy Kimmel over ICE reactions
Megyn Kelly blasted Natalie Portman, calling her tears fake and accusing the wealthy actor of being disconnected from real-world consequences
John Stamos calls ICE operations 'cruel' after Minneapolis shooting
While John Stamos did not name members of the Trump administration or the victims of law enforcement, he ended his statement on an ominous note
Sen Thom Tillis says Kristi Noem ‘should be out of a job’ for hurting Trump’s immigration policy
President Donald Trump backed Kristi Noem but sidelined her in Minneapolis, sending border czar Tom Homan to take charge and 'shake up' the team
ICE agents forcibly attempt to enter Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis
The Foreign Ministry sent a protest note to the US Embassy in Quito demanding ICE incidents at the consulate 'not be repeated,' it said