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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Deadly Jordan missile strike that killed US troops puts base warning systems under scrutiny
Iranian missiles hit Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, killing two US service members as questions grew over whether troops received enough warning
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from revoking billions in grants over policy priorities
US District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that agencies cannot cancel awarded funds based on goals introduced after grants were approved
Trump urges Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to run for full Senate term: 'There'd be nobody better'
On Monday, July 13, South Carolina Gov Henry McMaster tapped Darline Graham Nordone to finish out her brother’s term following a push from Trump
'I'm a songwriter': Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Ashley Webb's debate answer goes viral
Conservatives wasted no time seizing on Ashley Webb's answer to the debate question, 'What qualifications do you have to serve in the US Senate?'
‘American dream came to reality’: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino credits Trump for World Cup success
FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted record attendance, global reach and North America’s role in hosting the expanded 48-team tournament
Ilhan Omar faces 'champagne socialist' backlash over campaign spending on luxury hotels, chauffeurs
Rep Ilhan Omar’s campaign records revealed thousands in travel-related expenses, including upscale stays and private transportation services
Trump jokes about pressuring FIFA boss over Balogun’s red card: ‘I’d like to wage a complaint’
Donald Trump described his conversation with Gianni Infantino after Folarin Balogun’s suspension was reversed before the World Cup match
White House releases declassified 2020 brief claiming China tried to blackmail US official
The disclosure was part of a broader release of declassified intelligence documents tied to Trump’s recent claims about Chinese influence efforts
5 key election security claims Trump made in White House address ahead of the Midterms
President Donald Trump released declassified records and renewed calls for election reforms during his primetime White House speech
Trump claims China tried to make him look 'less hot' to US voters during primetime election address
Donald Trump provided no evidence but claimed China sought to influence US public opinion ahead of the 2020 election
Trump says US is 'winning big' in Iran, promises Americans will see results 'very shortly'
Donald Trump highlights ongoing military operations and says his foreign policy is delivering momentum in Iran and beyond
'Unless you want to cheat': Trump cites 278,000 noncitizens on voter rolls, demands SAVE Act
Donald Trump urged Americans to pressure Congress after citing DHS findings as he renewed support for stricter federal voting rules
'Block out the noise': Trump-backed DeSantis successor reveals winning lesson he learned from POTUS
Byron Donalds also pointed to Trump's relentless work ethic as a defining characteristic of his campaign's success
Trump to allege China accessed US voter data and CIA withheld intelligence from him: Report
A 2022 declassified report showed Chinese intelligence accessed voter registration data from several US states in April 2020
Secret Service agents 'fed up' with JD Vance's last-minute travel requests: Report
Sources familiar with the situation said the Vance family regularly makes sudden changes to their schedule
JD Vance fires back at 'Israeli government' campaign tying him to Tucker Carlson over Iran talks
JD Vance said critics were trying to undermine President Donald Trump's diplomatic goals and defended his push for a settlement with Iran
Hegseth announces annual testosterone screening for troops over 30: 'Operate at your absolute best'
Army Major Theodore Crisostomo-Wynne said chronic stress and military service can lower testosterone and contribute to 'The Operator Syndrome'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions Mitch McConnell's lengthy Senate absence: 'This is not normal'
AOC said lawmakers' months-long absences without public explanation are 'not normal' and called for greater transparency in Congress
Mike Huckabee says Ro Khanna’s West Bank detention was a staged 'stunt'
Mike Huckabee said Ro Khanna’s team failed to notify the US Embassy before entering a restricted Israeli-controlled area
Mike Johnson pushes $350B defense boost, warns US is fighting 'communism on our own shores'
Mike Johnson said the Pentagon needs over $350 billion more to fight communism at home and confront 'tyrants' abroad