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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Sen Richard Blumenthal warns ICE warrantless home entry policy should terrify Americans
Blumenthal told CNN’s Sara Sidner that an AP-reported DHS memo lets ICE bypass judges, weakening constitutional safeguards inside American homes
Trump will limit international travel following Davos flight delay
Trump will scale back his international travel schedule to focus on domestic events and his health
ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy, allegedly using him as ‘bait’ to find immigrants
Masked ICE agents detained Liam Conejo Ramos and his father in Columbia Heights, with family unsure of their whereabouts for 'nearly 24 hours'
AOC says media applied a ‘damning’ double standard to Trump and Biden mental fitness
Ocasio-Cortez argued that intense scrutiny of Biden’s cognition reshaped the 2024 race, while similar concerns around Trump have largely gone unchecked
Trump admin mocks Gavin Newsom for being stuck in ‘Cuck Chair’ after Davos event cancellation
Gavin Newsom’s office maintained that the cancellation was linked to pressure from the White House and State Department
Trump says ‘sometimes you need a dictator’ but insists, ‘I’m not a king at all’
Donald Trump said he was surprised his World Economic Forum speech got positive reviews, noting he is usually portrayed as a dictator by critics
White House highlights end of Hunter Biden’s Secret Service protection in ‘365 wins’ list
The White House list remains posted on the administration’s website, with the inclusion of the Hunter Biden protection item
American flags burned, protesters clash with police ahead of Trump’s Davos visit
Violent protests erupted across Swiss cities as demonstrators burned US flags and clashed with police ahead of Donald Trump’s WEF visit in Davos
Chris Hayes warns US ‘acting like an Axis power’ under Trump: ‘We’re all in a lot of trouble’
Chris Hayes warned that electing Donald Trump destabilized the global order, making US power resemble an Axis power
Video shows Tina Peters involved in prison altercation with another inmate at correctional facility
Tina Peters was seen in Colorado Department of Corrections video pushing another inmate during a brief prison scuffle
DOJ subpoenas Tim Walz, Jacob Frey and other Minnesota officials amid immigration probe
Subpoenas were also issued to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, St Paul Mayor Kaohly Her’s office and two counties
Brooklyn Beckham says mom Victoria refused to help his wife save displaced dogs after LA fires
Brooklyn has accused his parents of being controlling, dishonest and prioritizing 'Brand Beckham' over family
Billie Eilish slams Trump admin at MLK Jr Awards: 'We’re seeing our civil rights being stripped'
Billie Eilish used her speech to condemn the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies and its tactics against anti-ICE protesters
Brooklyn Beckham says Victoria 'hijacked' his first dance with Nicola with her inappropriate actions
Brooklyn Beckham claimed his parents have been trying endlessly to ruin his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz, since before their 2022 wedding
Kamala Harris’ vetting team asked Tim Walz if he was a ‘China agent’ in 2024 VP search
Kamala Harris’ team scrutinized Walz’s decades of China trips and business ties to assess any potential political risks before selecting a running mate
Sen Ruben Gallego calls Trump ‘insane’ and ‘madman’ over Greenland annexation threats
Ruben Gallego said President Donald Trump is 'insane' and self-focused, rejecting hopes that European leaders can reason with him over Greenland
Minnesota women bring babies and toddlers to protests after ICE shootings, sparking safety concerns
Footage from Minneapolis protests after an ICE agent’s shooting shows mothers with babies and toddlers amid clashes, prompting debate over child safety
Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of 'trying to stoke a civil war' for 'white supremacy'
Gavin Newsom condemned heavily armed federal teams and masked agents without ID, calling their actions a disgrace that terrorized communities
Gavin Newsom agrees with Ben Shapiro on trans issue being a ‘barrier’ for Democrats
During their podcast chat, Gavin Newsom acknowledged Ben Shapiro's point of view and called him a 'facts over empathy guy'
National Guard troops deployment in Washington DC extended to end of 2026: Report
There are currently around 2500 National Guard troops in Washington DC, with about 700 from District of Columbia and the rest from 11 states