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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Warnock blasts Supreme Court as Louisiana map ruling sparks voting rights crisis
Raphael Warnock says politicians are choosing voters after ruling on Black districts
1,100 cyber guards gone as Mullin defends 'greatest mission' after 76-day funding collapse
Although Congress approved funding to reopen DHS, it did not include Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Transportation Secretary Duffy vows gas price relief once Hormuz blockade ends, Iran threat eases
Duffy projects lower fuel costs after Hormuz reopens, defends prices on security grounds
EU pushed back on Trump's 25% car tariff calling it 'breaking commitments' on the deal
The European Commission weighed retaliation after Donald Trump vowed to raise car tariffs, accusing the bloc of violating the Turnberry deal
GOP chairmen push back on Trump troop pullout from Germany after Merz feud
Armed Services chairs say Germany troop cut undermines NATO, sends wrong signal
Court kills mail-order abortion pill access as Democrats declare war on 5th Circuit ruling
Lawmakers erupted after a three-judge panel reversed federal policy and reinstated in-person abortion pill mandates
US debt hit 100% of GDP since WWII as Roy called the Iran war tab a 'time bomb'
Rep Chip Roy warned of a $39 trillion 'ticking time bomb' as new data showed federal debt hit a historic ratio not seen since 1946
DHS blacklists Cherfilus-McCormick as fraud task force moves to cut funding
Ex-Rep Cherfilus-McCormick barred from federal funds over alleged campaign diversion
US targets Iran's shadow banking network, expanding crackdown on illicit oil funds
US targets 3 Iranian exchanges, 15 fronts over alleged laundering for military
Trump says the US destroyed Iran's military but the fight goes on until Tehran promises no nukes
Trump rejected partial peace offers and maintained a naval blockade to secure final nuclear guarantees after strikes weakened Tehran's leadership
MTG slams GOP over FISA as Republicans pass warrantless surveillance extension
Greene blasts Trump-backed FISA 702 extension as Massie forces a recorded debate
Pentagon blacklists Anthropic, enlists seven tech firms for 'AI-First' warfare systems
Pentagon signs deals with SpaceX, OpenAI, Nvidia, and shuns Anthropic on safety
Fed keeps rates steady as Iran oil shock deepens stagflation fears at Powell’s final meeting
Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75% as gas hits highs, Warsh clears Senate hurdle
Comey surrenders in Alexandria as '86 47' post sparks federal threat charges
Comey freed after brief hearing, defense prepares to fight 'vindictive' charges
Trump kills Iran's Hormuz deal, blockade pressures Tehran until nuclear surrender
Trump rejects Hormuz opening, maintains $500M/day pressure despite Iran threats
DOJ denies Trump interference as Comey faces second indictment over sinister seashell post
DOJ's Todd Blanche denied Trump's role in the Comey prosecution, saying on CBS the case stemmed from a year-long independent federal investigation
Supreme Court to decide fate of 1.3M as Noem’s ‘temporary’ status purge faces challenge
Final legal push by migrants over protection cuts as high court reviews secretary’s powers
King Charles defends NATO and Ukraine in Congress address, drawing standing ovation
The British monarch delivered a Congress address defending Article 5 and urging 'unyielding resolve' for Kyiv
FCC moves to review Disney licenses after Kimmel’s 'expectant widow' joke draws White House ire
FCC Chairman Carr said companies found engaging in systemic discrimination could face questions over their eligibility to operate on public airwaves
Trump invokes Churchill legacy as royal visit launches US 250th anniversary
Trump hails ‘unique bond’ on South Lawn, cites shared heritage despite rain