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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Scott Bessent says Iran war costs are ‘not something we have to worry about’
Bessent says the US can handle the early phase of the Iran war financially, emphasizing economic strength and military preparedness
Megyn Kelly blasts Ben Shapiro over Piers Morgan attack, says he ‘became a star on my show’
Kelly defended Morgan’s show and criticized Shapiro for repeatedly clashing with conservative commentators in recent years
Security boosted for 2026 Oscars after FBI warns of Iran 'surprise attack' plan in California
The FBI and Los Angeles Police Department are coordinating Oscars security as California Governor Gavin Newsom monitors potential threats
Kevin McCarthy says Trump will be ‘praised in history books’ for Iran war
McCarthy told Jesse Watters Trump’s Iran military action will be seen as bold leadership that reshaped geopolitics and deterred nuclear threats
Democrats raise $2M at LA event headlined by Jeffries, Pelosi: ‘Momentum is on our side’
Hakeem Jeffries told supporters the midterms are crucial for Democrats to win back Congress from Republicans currently in power
Oliver Stone blasts Trump’s Iran conflict, US wars: ‘We haven’t learned anything from Vietnam’
Stone warns US keeps repeating foreign policy mistakes, says Iraq drained resources and current Iran conflict echoes old patterns
10 memes trolling ‘cardboard’ Mojtaba Khamenei after rally cutout appearance
Marco Rubio appeared in a viral meme sitting beside Mojtaba Khamenei, captioned 'Marco Rubio sits down with the new supreme leader of Iran'
Laura Loomer defends Erika Kirk’s AFA role, tells Candace Owens 'not everything is a conspiracy'
Loomer accused Owens of framing a new conspiracy and insisted Erika's appointment was meant to honor Charlie Kirk.
'How about Barron?’ Lawrence O’Donnell rips Trump for saying warzone ships should ‘show some guts’
Lawrence O’Donnell dragged Donald Trump's 19-year-old son, Barron Trump, in a monologue about the Iran war.
‘I pray to God for Trump’: Cubans say POTUS is their ‘only hope for freedom’ amid economic crisis
One resident, Pedro Quiala Carmenate said he prays to God for Trump, calling him Cuba’s only hope for freedom as many Cubans want US intervention
Josh Hawley says ‘time to declare victory’ in Iran war: ‘We have destroyed their nuclear program’
Josh Hawley said Donald Trump has already achieved his objectives in Iran, claiming the US has demonstrated overwhelming military superiority
Jonathan Karl says Trump takes reporters’ calls unlike past presidents: ‘I called and he answered’
Jonathan Karl said he called Donald Trump to confirm reports he was firing Kristi Noem, and the two spoke for about 20 minutes
Trump says he urged Putin to ‘be helpful’ by ending Russia-Ukraine war during recent call
'We had a very good talk and he wants to be very constructive,' Donald Trump said of his call with Vladimir Putin
‘When did Lindsey Graham become our president?’: Megyn Kelly slams senator over Spain warning
Megyn Kelly criticized Lindsey Graham’s frequent TV appearances, saying Donald Trump’s favorite channel 'parades him around like a Hefner bunny'
‘How do you make a map more gay?’: Rep Brian Mast grills State Dept official over Biden-era grant
Brian Mast asked Sarah Rogers to explain 'queering the map,' and she said the effort aimed to make maps 'more gay' under Biden-era LGBTQ initiatives
Bernie Sanders slams Trump's Iran presser, calls for prez to prioritize ‘our interests, not Netanyahu’s’
Bernie Sanders highlighted the broader conflict involving Israel, Iran, and Lebanon, stating that Trump's war has expanded beyond its original scope
Video shows Southwest passenger dragged off plane after security scare forces Atlanta landing
In a video posted on X, Atlanta police officers in tactical gear remove a passenger from a Southwest Airlines flight as passengers raise their hands
Mark Levin dismisses ‘MAGA split’ claims over Trump’s Iran strikes, calls critics ‘neofascists’
Mark Levin defended Donald Trump’s Iran military operation, calling it a 'peace mission' he says could help liberate 92 million Iranians
Epstein's prison guard searched his name minutes before body was discovered: DOJ
Tova Noel, a Metropolitan Correctional Center guard, was accused of falsifying checks on Jeffrey Epstein before his Aug 10, 2019 death
Trump jokes about similarity between Trinidad PM’s name and Kamala Harris: ‘I like Kamla better’
Trump sparked laughter at a Florida summit after making a lighthearted remark while greeting Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar