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Shibra is a seasoned journalist with nearly four years of newsroom experience. She covers US politics, elections, Congress proceedings and policy debates with sharp and unique story angles for digital audiences. Her love for Data Journalism and visual storytelling enables her to create credible stories.
She has previously worked at the national desk at The Daily Jagran and as a Data reporter with Newsclick.
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‘Time for 25th’: Newsom hits Trump as Iran remark puts cities in ‘collateral damage’ spotlight
Critics are arguing that Trump's remark about two Californian cities is evidence that he is mentally unfit to rule, prompting calls to invoke Section 4 of the amendment to remove him from office
‘People are growing up in a trailer park’: GOP Sen turns Trump’s wealth into Rep brand problem
Thomas Tillis said his biggest concern was Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, and his decision to accept financial help from a Russian oligarch to fund his wedding
Judge blocks Trump administration from fining migrants up to $1.8 M over deportation orders
A federal judge ruled that the federal government’s decision to impose fines on migrants was unlawful, writing that migrants in the “economically precarious position” of responding to the fines could be pushed into “insolvency”
WH lashes out at ‘media freakouts’ over Trump’s ‘Iran could take out’ California cities remark
Trump once again called the consequences of the war with Iran a 'small price to pay for keeping the world safe,' adding that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego
Supreme Court turns away Pennsylvania Judge suspended over partisan posts in free speech fight
The posts praised high-profile Democrats, including President Joe Biden and Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro, and advocated for specific political policies, such as raising the minimum wage
Trump admin blocks Politico from Air Force One as press access lawsuit remains active
Politico had been slated to be the print pool representative for Monday. Since only a small group of reporters travel with the president, Politico was responsible for emailing a dispatch to other news outlets from the plane
Trump’s power to fire court-appointed prosecutors takes new turn after firing was ruled illegal
Pausing the lower court’s directive requiring the Trump administration to immediately reinstate Roger Rogoff as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, an appeals court on Sunday, Oct. 4, granted the administration’s request to stay the decision
Hegseth put on spot over military leadership cuts as GOP senators question political influence
Republicans are questioning whether too many experienced and highly qualified generals and admirals are being pushed out for political reasons and what impact the move could have on military readiness in the future
‘Often takes weeks to rig’: Trump points to what US’ ‘corrupt’ system lacks compared with Brazil
Trump sarcastically alleged that places such as Detroit, Philadelphia and California take weeks to release election results, saying the delay gives them time to “rig,” or calculate the results
'Lying checkbooks': Kennedy warns GOP against ignoring Americans' cost-of-living pain
The GOP faced midterm challenges over the Iran war and tariffs as the conflict drove up gas prices and kept the Strait of Hormuz closed
Biden was ready to take 'draconian measures' against Israel before Iran attack, ex-aide reveals
Biden nearly took tougher action after an Israeli strike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, but an intelligence briefing stopped him
Trump reignites Kennedy Center repair fight, revives clash with Judge over his plans
Judge Cooper ruled that the renaming violated the 1964 organic statute, declaring that only Congress has the legal authority to change the name of the federal memorial
Kristi Noem’s final DHS move comes to light as donor’s firm lands $259M deal
Noem reportedly infuriated President Trump during tense Capitol Hill hearings by claiming he approved a $220 million taxpayer-funded DHS ad campaign featuring her on horseback in front of Mount Rushmore
‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump turns to a surprising polling argument to defend MAGA
“The Polls have ALWAYS underestimated MAGA. They try to suppress the Vote, but I won all 7 Swing States, the Popular Vote, 86% of Counties, and 99% of Primaries this year. I AM ON THE BALLOT,” Trump said
Kennedy Center honors move offsite as Center’s tussle over Trump’s plans continues
The Kennedy Center has become a major political issue as Trump has repeatedly sought to rename the institution after himself as part of his broader effort to leave his mark on the capital before leaving the White House
Days after Trump announces AI Czar role, White House zeroes in on top pick
In a September 19 announcement, Trump promised an “AI force” and an “AI czar” while dismissing warnings about AI threats as another alleged “hoax”
Hegseth orders new Pentagon policy giving military-wide day off to vote
The announcement came on Thursday, Oct 1, through a memo issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has introduced several new policies to transform the department
‘Feels a lot like 2006’: Sen warns GOP as Midterm tensions build, Reps faced rout that year
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont) warned that Republicans could get drubbed in this year’s midterm election, much like what happened to Republicans 20 years ago
GOP Sen’s private texts with Trump reveal blunt exchange behind political fallout
Retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis and President Donald Trump have clashed over several policy issues, including the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
Judge deals major blow to Trump's authority by blocking firing of court-appointed prosecutor
Chief Judge Stanley Bastian ruled for Roger Rogoff after Trump removed him as court-appointed US attorney in Washington