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Swati is a political analyst, researcher and author who explores how US politics, global conflicts, feminism and caste shape power around the world. Over her career of 6 years, she has covered election strategy for India Today, analyzed public policy at the Centre for Policy Research and Governance and reported on war and defense for Indo-Pacific Times. Through her academic books and articles, Swati helps readers understand how culture, identity, and government decisions influence global events.
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Trump wasn't done fighting E Jean Carroll at Supreme Court, justices deliver another blow
The justices have now closed off another route in Trump’s $5 million Carroll case, while a separate $83 million appeal remains ahead
Trump made a pricey Kennedy Center move months before his name went up
Maggie Haberman said specially designed letters bearing Trump's name were ordered months before the Kennedy Center board voted on the rebranding
Trump's own aides expose his midterm dilemma
Trump approved millions from his political action committee to support vulnerable Republicans, giving the GOP another way to mobilize his network
Johnson reveals what he says is holding Trump's economy back
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Iran conflict is weighing on fuel and grocery costs after he argued Trump’s economic agenda was gaining momentum
Trump's deportation machine finds a new shortcut: Miss court, get deported
Researchers found immigration 'mega master' hearings had grown larger, while shorter notice periods made attorneys harder to secure
Trump says one governor is driving America's 'communist attack', it's Hochul
President Trump accused Gov Kathy Hochul of fueling crime and illegal immigration, calling New York the clearest example of a 'communist attack'
Trump draws a hard line: Kill a police officer, face death amidst FBI's historic crime report
Trump used newly released FBI crime data to renew his push for the death penalty for cop killers, arguing tough policing is driving record-low crime
Pandemic cash, campaign checks, FBI arrest: Sitting Democratic mayor faces fraud charges
Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePena faces federal fraud and money laundering charges over alleged misuse of $1.5 million in COVID relief loans
Republican keeps Max Miller PAC donation, says allegations aren't verified
Mike Lawler said he has spoken with Max Miller for two years about the 'difficult family situation', calling the allegations 'tragic' but unverified
Trump turns to the Supreme Court to rescue his $1B ballroom project
President Trump asked the Supreme Court to revive his White House ballroom project after lower courts ruled it likely required congressional approval
Trump asks the Supreme Court for another shot at his mail-ballot plan
The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court after a federal judge expanded a nationwide block on the president's mail-ballot order
Trump says America now has something Iran can't take back
Trump claimed the US has ‘total control’ of the Strait of Hormuz and suggested Washington could maintain its strategic hold over the vital waterway
Explained: What's behind Rubio's sweeping birth tourism visa crackdown?
Marco Rubio says a new State Department task force has revoked 600 visas in one month as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on birth tourism
Trump's secret Turkey escape is turning into a Washington showdown
Schumer is demanding an immediate classified briefing after Trump's secret aircraft switch in Turkey exposed a covert security operation
Trump's White House makeover is closing in on a $1B price tag
Trump's White House renovation projects are approaching $1 billion, with taxpayer funding, legal challenges and Congress under scrutiny
Trump's birthright citizenship battle enters round 2
The ACLU asked a federal court to block Trump's revised birthright citizenship order, arguing it creates new exceptions beyond Supreme Court limits
Trump says he's 'Iran's banker' as he bets on money over missiles
'We could just keep it alone, and they're going to fail. We could just keep... nice and easy, relaxed', President Trump said
Trump warns of NYC's 'financial, and then social, ruin' and wants Washington to step in
President Trump warned New York City could become a 'filthy, crime-ridden' place if policies continued, urging officials to stop the proposed tax
Trump sued as America's top rights groups launch legal revolt over his ICC sanctions
The filing also highlighted broader impacts on sanctioned individuals, including frozen accounts, travel restrictions, and limited financial access
Trump's DOJ hands the president new shield against future House investigations
A new DOJ opinion extended executive privilege to private advisers, raising questions about future congressional investigations into President Trump