Swati Sakshi Mishra
Swati is a political analyst, published academic author, and researcher who believes the personal is always political, and the local is always global. A journalism graduate who went on to study international relations, Swati connects the dots between Washington D.C. and the wider world, whose work is driven by a deep love for geopolitics and a critical eye for complex systems. Specializing in dissecting U.S. politics through the crucial—and often challenging—lenses of feminism, caste, and global power structures.
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Leavitt criticizes Gavin Newsom over release of jailed illegal immigrants
Leavitt criticizes California's sanctuary laws as ICE cites thousands of criminal releases
Trump highlights White House preservation efforts after meeting with historic committee
President tours historic White House quarters, says building is being 'properly cared for'
James Comer challenges Ilhan Omar's husband over business records
James Comer questioned undisclosed investors as lawmakers feared unknown backers used rapid firm growth to gain influence with Rep Ilhan Omar.
Key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack arrested, extradited to face charges
Pam Bondi announces arrest of key terror suspect in justice move for 2012 Benghazi victims
Trump says interest rate cuts were key to Warsh nomination
President says backing rate hikes would disqualify his Fed nominee amid debt concerns
Supreme Court greenlights California map, handing Democrats extra seats in 2026 midterms
Justices rejected GOP challenges, allowing Democrats to compete under new districts that could flip up to five House seats
Kristi Noem touts ‘most secure border’ as DHS ramps up enforcement
Noem says border is ‘quiet,’ credits Trump with ‘most secure border in American history’
Noem hails Trump’s commitment to ‘Big, Beautiful Wall’ as construction continues
DHS Secretary hails Trump’s ‘guts’ as border wall is painted black to ensure ‘endurance’
Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law could be prime suspect in missing mom case, journalist claims
Tommaso Cioni, 50, Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law married to Annie Guthrie, was reportedly identified by journalist Ashleigh Banfield as a possible suspect
Epstein emails reveal behind-the-scenes talk of firing Fed chair Powell
Bannon exchange shows disgraced financier weighing removal of Fed chief and WH staff
Leavitt slams ‘gated community’ critics while defending ICE mission
Leavitt defended administration's mandate for mass deportations and called for 'common sense'
House passes key rule in 217–215 vote, clearing path to end shutdown
GOP ekes out razor-thin win to advance funding package after leadership flips holdouts
Speaker Johnson expects unity as funding vote looms
Johnson accused Democrats of 'obstructing' as he predicted GOP unity to pass the $1.2T funding rule
SAVE Act dispute shelved as GOP clears way for funding bill after Trump urges no delays
House conservatives shelve SAVE Act push, clearing path for funding bill without rule changes
Trump-linked Attorney Ed Martin demoted at DOJ, departure expected soon
Ed Martin was stripped of key duties and reassigned outside headquarters after his stalled nomination for DC US Attorney
Trump targets Michael Wolff and Trevor Noah in fierce Truth Social posts on Epstein files
Trump alleged that Michael Wolff conspired with Jeffrey Epstein to undermine him, citing emails portraying Epstein as a potential political weapon
Trump launches $12B ‘Project Vault’ minerals stockpile to counter China
Institutional investors added $1.67 billion in seed capital, and officials said that the oversubscribed project reflected strong long-term commitments
Trump announces major US-India trade deal with tariffs slashed to boost exports
US tariffs on Indian goods dropped to 18%, with Trump citing 'friendship and respect' as India pledged to reduce trade barriers to zero
‘Hot mess:’ Former Trump cyber leader blasts DHS leadership vacuum
Bean warned agencies are 'not working' without Senate-confirmed leaders, lacking vision
Trump shrugs off Texas loss as Democrats flip seat
Trump says 'nothing to do' with special election loss as Rehmet flips district