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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Appeals court upholds $1M penalty against Trump over ‘frivolous’ Hillary Clinton lawsuit
Court upheld $1 million in sanctions on Donald Trump and Alina Habba, as judges said their lawsuit against Hillary Clinton wasted judicial resources
Mark Kelly defends ‘illegal orders’ stance, tells Jimmy Kimmel he’s 'not backing down'
Mark Kelly defended the viral video urging troops to resist ‘illegal orders’ on Jimmy Kimmel, as he argued military law supported his stance
Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn nearly tied in Tennessee special election: poll
Poll showed Matt Van Epps narrowly ahead of Aftyn Behn in Tennessee’s 7th District race, with undecided voters keeping the contest highly competitive
Trump calls Illinois governor a 'fat slob' and targets Democrats in chaotic Thanksgiving ceremony
Donald Trump mocked JB Pritzker’s weight and joked about never pardoning 'Chuck and Nancy' during the Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony
‘Full-blown battle’ erupts in Democratic Party as ‘Mamdani-style’ socialists rise in key House races
GOP spokesperson Mike Marinella warned that the 'socialist stampede' was winning as progressive candidates targeted battleground districts
Ukraine accepts 'core terms' of Trump’s proposed peace framework in a Geneva breakthrough
Ukraine confirmed 'common understanding' in Trump admin‑brokered peace talks as Rustem Umerov praised Geneva meetings and urged Europe’s support
Mike Johnson slams Tucker Carlson over Nick Fuentes interview, calls it a 'big mistake'
Mike Johnson revealed that he spoke privately with Tucker Carlson about giving a platform to the 'vile' Nick Fuentes and stressed moral responsibility
Pete Hegseth hints at court-martial for Mark Kelly after mocking senator's 'reversed' medals
Pete Hegseth slammed Mark Kelly for failing to display his uniform correctly and warned of a 'uniform inspection' if he were recalled to active duty
GOP investor James Fishback enters Florida governor race against Trump‑backed candidate
James Fishback launched Florida gubernatorial bid against Trump‑backed Byron Donalds as the 30‑year‑old investor vowed to 'make life more affordable'
White House confirms Trump's call with Xi Jinping focused on trade and global issues
Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed farm trade, tariffs, Ukraine, and Taiwan in a high‑stakes call
Bill Maher confronts Lara Trump on presidential pardons and the DOJ’s pursuit of political rivals
Bill Maher questioned the pardon of Changpeng Zhao during a talk with Lara Trump, as he cited reports that alleged Zhao’s ties enriched Trump’s circle
Mike Johnson claims House GOP is working 'full steam ahead' to drive Trump’s affordability plan
House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Joe Biden for inflation and promised that the 'working families tax cut' would lower the cost of living by next year
Charlie Kirk’s 'renting class' prophecy resurfaces as Trump, Mamdani focus on affordability
Charlie Kirk warned of youth despair before Zohran Mamdani’s rise and argued that lack of ownership will fuel radical politics among young voters
Senate Democrat admits she’s 'not aware' of Trump issuing illegal orders despite viral video
Elissa Slotkin conceded and said that she had no proof of Trump’s 'illegal orders' in an ABC interview, but still warned of constitutional risks
‘He lied to you’: Jake Tapper confronts GOP senator over RFK Jr breaking vaccine promise
CNN host Jake Tapper pressed Bill Cassidy, who had cast the decisive vote to confirm RFK Jr as HHS secretary, over Kennedy's vaccine stance
Marjorie Taylor Greene denies 2028 presidential bid rumors, calls media reports 'a complete lie'
Marjorie Taylor Greene shredded media for spreading 2028 rumors and claimed that the 'Political Industrial Complex' blocked outsiders from helping
Jasmine Crockett says Marjorie Taylor Greene 'can’t take the heat' after sudden resignation
Jasmine Crockett mocked Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, contrasting it with her own resilience and highlighting years of political attacks
Ukraine, US and Europe launch Geneva talks on Trump’s 28‑point Ukraine peace plan
Geneva talks opened with Donald Trump’s 28‑point Ukraine peace plan as Andrii Yermak called the first round 'constructive' after meetings
Senators warn Trump’s Ukraine peace plan concedes land to Russia and weakens defenses
Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace plan faced bipartisan Senate backlash as lawmakers warned concessions to Vladimir Putin could embolden future aggression
Spike Lee 'puzzled' by Trump’s cordial meeting with Zohran Mamdani despite past rhetoric
Spike Lee was 'puzzled' by Trump’s cordial meeting with Mamdani, as he contrasted the president’s past rhetoric with his sudden pledge to aid NYC