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.
Latest From Swati Sakshi Mishra
Ohio lawmaker Joyce Beatty files lawsuit challenging Trump-led Kennedy Center renaming
Beatty alleged that she was 'muted on the call and not allowed to speak or voice' her opposition to the board vote, and likened it to 'censorship'
Hunter Biden admits to $15M debt, says he has 'no idea' how he’ll ever pay it back
Hunter Biden said on 'The Shawn Ryan Show' that 'nobody was riding to the rescue' and denied claims of hidden billions under his father’s house
Former prosecutor Sarah Krissoff says DOJ could have disclosed all Epstein files with its resources
'If they wanted to put 1,000 lawyers on this to review the documents and get them ready for the production, they could have,' Sarah Krissoff claimed
Trump administration recalls nearly 30 ambassadors in major State Department shake‑up
Officials confirmed that the returning diplomats were to be reassigned within the State Department and encouraged them to apply for new assignments
Trump critic George Conway launches bid for Congress in Manhattan as a Democrat
George Conway will face JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg, activist Cameron Kasky, and other notable figures in the crowded Democratic primary
Bernie Sanders to swear in Zohran Mamdani as New York’s next mayor
NY state law allows any official to lead the oath but Zohran Mamdani reportedly chose Bernie Sanders because he campaigned for him during the race
JD Vance urges unity after heated conservative infighting at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest
'We have more important work to do than canceling each other,' JD Vance said, as he urged collective focus on the upcoming elections and policy goals
Sharyn Alfonsi accuses CBS of 'political' censorship after deportation report is pulled
CBS' Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss stated that the 'Inside CECOT' segment lacked context and needed a White House response to meet editorial standards
Democrats brace for bruising primaries as left-wing challengers target incumbents nationwide
Democrats brace for bruising primaries as left-wing challengers target incumbents nationwide
Kevin Hassett says $2K tariff-backed payments need congressional approval as WH readies proposal
Kevin Hassett said Donald Trump’s $2,000 tariff-funded checks require congressional approval, with a formal proposal expected to be introduced in 2026
Tom Homan says border enforcement has reached ‘unprecedented’ security levels in 2025
Tom Homan said Donald Trump’s border policies delivered unprecedented security, saying he saw no illegal crossings during a multi-day border review
DOJ says Epstein file redactions continue as survivor protections drive review
Blanche says document review is ongoing to comply with victim safeguards in disclosure law
Nicki Minaj shocks AmericaFest crowd, praises Trump and urges young men to lead
Nicki Minaj’s AmericaFest appearance highlighted her evolving political stance, outspoken faith, and willingness to challenge entertainment industry norms
Scott Jennings scoffs at CNN outrage over Trump’s Kennedy Center renaming
'How do you muster the outrage every day? It would exhaust me to be as outraged [as you],' Scott Jennings questioned Stacy Schneider on the CNN panel
Rudy Giuliani claims Zohran Mamdani’s plan to halt homeless sweeps risks NYC public safety
Rudy Giuliani argued that ending homeless camp clearances could undo decades of progress and expose the city to rising crime risks
DOJ releases fresh batch of Epstein-related court documents in ongoing transparency effort
DOJ added court filings that detailed past Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases but noted that sensitive details like phone logs were obscured
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
Luigi Mangione's lawyers urge Pam Bondi to step aside, citing UnitedHealthcare lobbying connections
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