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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Brown University faces backlash for brushing off security fears before mass shooting tragedy
Brown University faced scrutiny after deadly shooting as students and staff demanded reforms over safety lapses, delayed alerts, and ignored warnings
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Luigi Mangione’s defense highlighted Pam Bondi’s past ties to Ballard Partners, a firm still reportedly linked to UnitedHealthcare
Massive DOJ archive of Epstein documents goes live for public access
4 categories of Epstein files were defined in the records, which included court filings, FOIA materials, DOJ disclosures, and congressional documents
Todd Blanche says no directive to hide Trump’s name in Epstein file release
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche claimed that President Donald Trump consistently pushed for full disclosure of the Epstein files
Pharma giants back Trump’s push for lower drug prices in landmark affordability deal
RFK Jr called the pharma agreement unprecedented as he stressed that no prior administration had achieved comparable results
DOJ defends meeting initial Epstein files release deadline while doubts linger over full disclosure
DOJ insisted that the initial Epstein files deadline will be met, while further disclosures will follow a staggered release pattern to protect victims
Thomas Massie demands full release of Epstein files as DOJ signals possible delay
Todd Blanche claimed that only partial Epstein files disclosure might be possible as the Justice Department was still reviewing materials
Ro Khanna warns DOJ against tampering ahead of Epstein records release deadline
Ro Khanna highlighted to the DOJ that compliance with court mandates was mandatory, regardless of political rank or institutional hierarchy
Senate fast-tracks 'Rotor Act' in response to fatal DC air tragedy in January
Cruz advanced the 'ROTOR Act' amid NDAA dispute, negotiating to separate safety provisions from defense legislation over weakened standards concerns
Kamal Harris warns Democratic Party risks irrelevance if it stays 'stuck in the past'
Kamala Harris criticized party leaders’ performative outreach and stressed that genuine engagement with emerging activists was vital for credibility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches Trump Accounts website to boost children’s savings
Scott Bessent projected $600,000 growth from a $1,000 Trump Account seed, noting balances could top $1 million with $5,000 annual family contributions
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith faces GOP-led closed-door deposition over Trump cases
Jim Jordan’s subpoena compelled Jack Smith to testify after months of resistance, as Republicans argued the closed format allowed deeper questioning
Melania Trump documentary trailer highlights days before Trump’s 2025 inauguration
Melania Trump unveiled a documentary teaser showcasing 20 days before Donald Trump’s second inauguration, blending personal and political moments
Trump stands by Chief of Staff Wiles after Vanity Fair controversy: 'She’s done a fantastic job'
President Donald Trump dismissed the Vanity Fair report’s accuracy, saying that its facts were wrong and its portrayal of Susie Wiles was misleading
Education Secretary Linda McMahon urges Tim Walz to resign amid federal aid fraud controversy
Linda McMahon urged Minnesota Gov Tim Walz to resign, accusing him in a letter of failing to stop federal aid fraud involving ‘ghost students’
JD Vance says Democrats talk affordability but ignore their alleged role in rising costs
JD Vance argued that prices for housing, medicines, and everyday goods rose under Biden‑era policies, while Democrats failed to take responsibility
Susie Wiles rejects Vanity Fair profile, calls it a ‘disingenuously framed hit piece’
Susie Wiles argued that Vanity Fair stripped context, portraying dysfunction within the administration while overlooking Trump’s record
Susie Wiles questions JD Vance’s credibility, claims he has been a 'conspiracy theorist' for years
Susie Wiles labeled JD Vance a ‘conspiracy theorist’, and her remarks highlighted tensions in Trump’s team as debates over Epstein files intensified
BBC says it will defend itself after Trump files $10B defamation lawsuit over January 6 edit
The BBC vowed to fight Trump’s defamation claims in Florida court, with officials disputing both the charge and the applicability of Florida law
Ron DeSantis insists Florida can advance AI policies alongside federal oversight
Ron DeSantis unveiled an AI Bill of Rights for Floridians, outlining parental controls, disclosure rules, and limits on AI use in therapy