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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Republican senators question Trump’s affordability agenda ahead of 2026 elections
Republicans debated Donald Trump’s economic ideas as Rand Paul cautioned that tariffs and investor optimism could trigger a severe correction.
Marco Rubio calls US‑Ukraine talks ‘productive’ but says final peace deal still remains elusive
Marco Rubio said Ukraine talks yielded progress but warned that hurdles remained as prosperity had to guide any deal, not just a ceasefire
White House cites record holiday sales as sign of economic resilience
White House touted record holiday sales as proof of economic strength, with Adobe Analytics reporting $11.8 billion in Black Friday online sales
Senator Eric Schmitt backs Trump crackdown, urges mass deportations to confront migration surge
Eric Schmitt demanded mass deportations to counter the migration surge as he warned that elites exploited immigration for profit
Don Bacon blasts White House for lack of 'moral clarity' on Ukraine peace deal
Don Bacon blasted Trump’s Ukraine plan as a ‘surrender document’ and warned that concessions could leave Kyiv exposed to Russian attacks for decades
Democrat John McAuliff flips red district Virginia seat by targeting data centers
John McAuliff flipped a GOP stronghold with a data center fight as his campaign tied rising energy bills to tech giants, resonating with voters
Trump advisor claims Byron Donalds faces ‘no contest’ in Florida governor race
Alex Bruesewitz called the Florida governor race a ‘foregone conclusion’ and claimed that Trump’s endorsement of Byron Donalds made him the winner
Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner to host Ukrainian delegation in Florida for crucial peace talks
Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner have joined the Florida summit to finalize Trump’s 28‑point Ukraine peace plan after Geneva meetings stalled
Marjorie Taylor Greene rejects claims of calling Trump’s phone daily, cites records as proof
Katie Miller claimed that Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘blew up’ Donald Trump’s phone 'multiple times a day', and portrayed her as self‑centered
Democrats' 'HIRE Act' to double H‑1B visas sparks GOP fury and calls for a hiring freeze
Democrats push for 'HIRE Act' to double H‑1B visas, sparking GOP backlash, as the bill can raise the annual cap to 130,000
Trump touts tariffs made US ‘rich’ and ‘safe’ while appealing to Supreme Court justices ‘wisdom’
Donald Trump defended tariffs and warned of ‘evil forces’ at the Supreme Court as he urged justices to uphold his emergency powers
Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Trump over immigration pledge as supporters brace for backlash
Marjorie Taylor Greene warned President Donald Trump that overpromising on his new immigration policy could anger supporters
Earthquake swarm shakes Central California for third day, sparking fears of 'Big One'
USGS reported multiple tremors near San Jose over Thanksgiving weekend as seismologists monitored growing activity along the San Andreas fault system
Trump vows to void 'illegal' autopen docs from Biden's term and threatens ex POTUS with perjury
Trump claims 'radical left' aides signed 92% of orders without Biden's approval
'Northern Exposure' actress Elaine Miles claims ICE agents called her tribal ID ‘fake’ during stop
Elaine Miles said her son and uncle had also been detained by ICE agents who first rejected their tribal IDs before releasing them
Stephen A Smith blasts Mark Kelly over Democrats' ‘illegal orders’ video: ‘How dare you do that?’
Stephen A Smith argued that retired Navy captain Mark Kelly 'crossed the line' with a message he 'had no business' delivering
Eric Swalwell files lawsuit claiming FHFA chief misused records to target Trump foes
Eric Swalwell claimed that FHFA Director Bill Pulte accessed private mortgage records to fabricate damaging allegations
2 National Guard members wounded near White House, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirms
2 guardsmen were shot near the White House, and authorities have confirmed that 1 suspect is in custody after law enforcement neutralized the threat
21 states sue Trump administration over new SNAP restrictions on immigrants
The coalition of 21 Democratic attorneys general argued that the new guidance unlawfully barred lawful residents, refugees, and asylum seekers from SNAP
Julie Menin declares victory in NYC Council speaker race with ‘supermajority’ backing
Julie Menin claimed NYC Council speakership with ‘supermajority’ support, surpassing the 26 votes required to clinch the role.