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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DOJ declines to share legal advice given to Noem over El Salvador deportations, citing privilege
DOJ shielded Kristi Noem’s deportation counsel, as officials refused to share advice citing executive privilege, while Judge Boasberg weighed contempt
Trump receives first FIFA Peace Prize during World Cup draw, claims he ‘saved millions’
Donald Trump received FIFA’s first-ever Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who presented him with a trophy, a certificate, and a medal
JD Vance admits voters have 'every right to be impatient' on economy, insists Dems caused crisis
JD Vance acknowledged voters’ frustration with high prices and the economic situation, but urged patience, stressing that reforms take time
Jimmy Kimmel mocks ‘loyal viewer’ Trump for helping him rank as one of Google’s top trending people
Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump’s attacks on him while celebrating the number 3 spot on top trending global Google searches for people
JD Vance dismisses speculation, says marriage with Usha remains ‘as strong as it’s ever been’
JD Vance laughed off marriage breakdown rumors and clarified that Usha forgot her ring after a shower, which sparked the viral chatter
Trump announces security plan to end 'era of mass migration', names China as key threat
Donald Trump’s 33‑page security blueprint tied border enforcement directly to national defense and labeled China as the central threat to US interests
White House confirms Trump will ease Biden-era vehicle fuel standards
Donald Trump will roll back Joe Biden-era fuel standards, citing 'market realities' as the White House projects $109 billion in savings
Pam Bondi mocks gender bias lawsuit from immigration judge: 'Last I checked, I was a woman as well'
Pam Bondi blasted former immigration judge Tania Nemer’s gender bias claim in a Cabinet meeting, saying she was 'a woman as well'
House GOP supports Trump’s Venezuela strikes but seeks clarity on long-term plans
House Republicans backed Trump’s Venezuela strikes but urged the White House to provide clearer plans after a follow‑up attack killed survivors
DHS launches major immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans
DHS officials said that New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Chicago were key targets and that the blitz aimed to arrest individuals with criminal records
Trump-backed Republican keeps key Tennessee House seat with special election victory
Matt Van Epps kept the GOP hold on the Tennessee seat after a closer-than-expected race, and his single-digit margin signaled shifting voter energy
Pete Hegseth insists he saw no survivors after initial boat strike, cites 'fog of war'
Pete Hegseth denied seeing survivors after the first strike due to the vessel being engulfed in flames and explained the battlefield confusion as ‘fog of war’
Trump Cabinet highlights historic deregulation, promises big 2026 tax refunds
Donald Trump showcased a plan to abolish income tax with tariffs, arguing that tariff revenue would be ‘so enormous’ that tax could become obsolete
Trump says he’s ‘sharper’ now while floating radical income tax overhaul in Cabinet session
Donald Trump said that he had aced his medical exams as he floated a plan to abolish federal income tax and replace it with tariffs
Pentagon backs Admiral Bradley’s strike call while Speaker Johnson reviews video footage
Pentagon defended Admiral Frank Bradley’s authority in the second vessel strike, as officials claimed he acted with lawful powers to eliminate threats
White House private logs show Trump’s 12‑hour days, countering NYT ‘fatigue’ claims
White House logs showed Donald Trump’s 12‑hour days and 50‑hour weeks, with late‑night meetings and foreign policy calls, amid fatigue claims
White House confirms Pete Hegseth authorized second strike on boat in Caribbean
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the second Caribbean strike was authorized by Pete Hegseth as she explained that Admiral Bradley acted under orders
FBI under Kash Patel a ‘rudderless ship’ with morale collapsing: Report claims
Report slammed the FBI under Director Kash Patel as sources alleged that the bureau was 'paralyzed by fear', with morale plummeting under his leadership
Kathy Griffin reveals she now has 'Trumper friends' years after viral photo scandal
Kathy Griffin admitted to having ‘Trumper friends’ and revealed that she had befriended people she once alienated over politics
Appeals court disqualifies former Trump lawyer Alina Habba from New Jersey prosecutor role
Appeals court disqualified Alina Habba from New Jersey US attorney role, saying that the office needed stability after months of disputed appointments