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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Judge throws out Michael Wolff lawsuit over Melania Trump claims amid ‘tactical gamesmanship’
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismissed Michael Wolff’s case after criticizing both sides over legal tactics in court disputes
Trump tells security not to hurt rally protesters, jokes he does it for 'legal reasons'
Trump said disruptions were once common at his events but declined over time as people realized it was 'not a good thing' and could be 'dangerous'
Ilhan Omar calls Trump a ‘bad parent’ for possibly missing Donald Jr’s wedding
Omar questioned Trump’s priorities after he said Iran tensions could affect plans for his son’s wedding attendance
Rubio questions Spain’s NATO role after refusal to support US' Iran operations
Rubio reportedly suggested that President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with allies unwilling to support American military actions in the Middle East
MTG says Thomas Massie’s defeat proves Congressional seats can be ‘bought’
Greene blamed foreign-linked donor influence for reshaping GOP primaries and sidelining populist voices
Candace Owens apologizes to Hunter Biden, says ‘I feel guilty’ in emotional interview
Owens reflected on how social media outrage culture turns personal failures into lifelong public spectacle
Megyn Kelly argues Barack Obama normalized tactics now used against Donald Trump
Kelly argued that Trump is now being condemned for operating within standards Democrats themselves previously normalized
Kathy Hochul, Alec Baldwin mock Trump in Albany skit as ‘Wrath of Kath’ joke lands
A video at Albany’s press event featured Alec Baldwin impersonating Donald Trump alongside Kathy Hochul, drawing laughs and online debate
State Department’s claim that Trump said Marco Rubio is from Cuba sparks confusion
Marco Rubio is not from Cuba. He was born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrants
Tucker Carlson questions Trump’s foreign policy impact on American power
Carlson’s remarks came amid growing political debate over how aggressively the United States should respond to rising instability involving Iran
Poll shows 54 percent of Americans say redistricting makes elections unfair and weakens democracy
Most voters believe redistricting unfairly benefits Republicans and White voters while weakening competition and minority representation
Thomas Massie draws bipartisan support after Kentucky GOP primary loss
The bipartisan praise highlighted how Massie’s brand of anti-establishment politics has attracted support beyond traditional Republican circles
Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘future of Republican Party destroyed’ after Thomas Massie defeat
In a lengthy post on X after the results, Marjorie Taylor Greene hailed Thomas Massie as 'a giant among weak pathetic men'
‘It looks like the Roman Empire’: Thomas Massie ridicules Trump's White House ballroom project
Thomas Massie criticized Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, saying Americans are struggling while gas and diesel prices rise
Jamie Raskin accuses Trump of attempting to fund a ‘private militia’
Raskin’s remarks reflect a pattern of aggressive Democratic rhetoric aimed at portraying Trump’s political network as dangerous
Trump pressures GOP to remove Elizabeth MacDonough after her $1B WH ballroom funding block
Donald Trump reportedly called John Thune after Elizabeth MacDonough blocked the ballroom funding vote under Senate rules
Giant protest statue targeting Zohran Mamdani outside NYC City Hall goes viral
The display was meant as a protest against Mamdani and the growing influence of progressive politics in NYC
Michelle Obama says Americans who voted for Obama twice turned to Trump out of ‘pain and confusion’
Michelle argued that widening inequality and declining economic stability have left many Americans feeling abandoned regardless of race or geography
Stephen Miller’s wife Katie accused of ‘cashing in’ on White House connections through podcast
Online debate grows as Katie Miller’s podcast draws high-profile guests and scrutiny over ties between media work and Washington power circles
Megyn Kelly calls JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg an 'absolute idiot' amid campaign chaos claims
Megyn Kelly criticized Jack Schlossberg’s campaign conduct, questioning his experience and pointing to reported internal disorder