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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Charlie Kirk hearing reveals security lapses as police admit no metal detectors or rooftop officers
Police testimony detailed security preparations at Charlie Kirk's event, including staffing levels, firearms policies, and the initial response
Charlie Kirk's accused killer laughs in court as grieving widow Erika walks out during first hearing
Tyler Robinson smiled before testimony began as Charlie Kirk's widow left the courtroom during prosecutors' account of the fatal shooting
MTG warns Social Security will go bankrupt by 2032, says both parties are 'to blame'
Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that Social Security and Medicare faced insolvency, blaming both parties for unchecked spending and rising debt
Trump boasts he's number '1 on TikTok', says he left Taylor Swift at 11
President Trump argued his TikTok success disproved claims the app spread harmful influence, saying it had instead amplified his pro-America message
Trump rings NYSE bell as he kicks off 'Trump Accounts', says kids can build wealth
President Trump unveiled the new investment program after more than 500,000 children received $1,000 seed deposits to begin long-term wealth building
Hunter Biden likens Trump to King George, says US is becoming a 'family business'
In a Fourth of July post, Hunter Biden accused the Trump family of profiting from influence and questioned whether America belonged to one family
Netanyahu rebuffs JD Vance's claim that Israel has only one powerful ally
Netanyahu said foreign governments sought cooperation with Israel on defense, cybersecurity, AI, and advanced technology despite political pressure
Trump steps up Ukraine peace push with back-to-back Putin and Zelenskyy calls
The calls came as a Ukrainian strike in Crimea reportedly killed one and injured two
July 4 family barbecue turns into Brooklyn horror as masked gunman wounds 8, including 4 children
Police are investigating whether the Coney Island shooting that injured eight people is linked to a nearby gang-related killing days earlier
Elizabeth Warren accuses GOP of hiding Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' bomb until after midterms
Elizabeth Warren alleged Republicans delayed key healthcare provisions until after the midterms and urged Democrats to keep the issue front and center
Trump hails 'incredible' July 4 crowds in DC, says America is 'stronger than ever'
Ahead of his July 4 speech, Trump praised Washington's turnout, military flyovers, and vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool after the celebrations
DOJ admits shocking mistake after sealed Jack Smith report lands with alleged leaker
After reviewing the materials, the government confirmed they were copies of Volume II of Jack Smith's final report found in discovery emails
Fact Check: Did Trump's July 4 fireworks show break the Guinness World Record?
Trump's America 250 celebration ended with 850,000 fireworks, as reports claimed it had set or broken a Guinness World Record
Putin's 'Dear Donald' vs Zelensky's freedom plea: Rival July 4 messages compete for Trump's backing
Vladimir Putin addressed Trump warmly and backed stronger US-Russia ties, while Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the US and urged continued support
JD Vance urges Americans to stop obsessing over nation's 'sins' and embrace its greatness
Vice President JD Vance used his Independence Day speech to urge Americans to reject narratives centered only on the nation's flaws
King Charles hails US-UK alliance in heartfelt letter to Trump on America's 250th birthday
King Charles said Britain and the US would continue defending shared values and their bond 'will only grow stronger with time'
Bill Clinton unloads on Trump in July 4 message, says America is facing 'serious threats'
Bill Clinton used his America 250 address to warn of democratic backsliding, alleging constitutional overreach by the Trump administration
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's rumored MSG wedding could become one of history's priciest, expert says
JoAnn Gregoli says the transformation involves draping, floral installations, video mapping, and rebuilt spaces, pushing costs into eight figures
Trump running mate Vance's memoir cashes in as new disclosure reveals millions and Bitcoin haul
JD Vance's publishing income surged, while his Bitcoin holdings stayed unchanged at $250,001-$500,000 and Coinbase earned under $201
Trump stuns by praising Clinton, jokes about beating Taft's weight record on SLOTUS' podcast
On Second Lady Usha Vance's children's podcast, President Trump praised Bill Clinton and shared lighthearted stories about former US presidents