About Author
Arunava Banerjee is a senior sub-editor and media analyst with almost a decade of experience in storytelling. He has successfully navigated the evolving media landscape—from the rigorous demands of traditional newsrooms like The Statesman to the agile environment of emerging new-age platforms. Driven by a blend of curiosity and craft, he is currently exploring the intricate world of U.S. politics and global geopolitical affairs.
Area of Interest
Global politics and emerging international trends
Education
PGD in Journalism; B.A. in English Literature
Latest From Arunava Banerjee
Jim McGovern slams 'Trump's reckless war in Iran', calls White House priorities a 'disgrace'
"It's Day 11 in Trump's endless war in Iran, and already he has spent close to $12 billion on this war," McGovern said
Thomas Massie responds to Trump' 'worst Republican congressman' remark with Epstein Act mention
The feud between President Trump and Massie escalated as Trump prepared to give a speech in Hebron, Kentucky
'Stupid and reckless': Senator Van Hollen says Trump dragged U.S. into Israel's war
Van Hollen accused Trump of risking American lives "at risk in support of Israeli PM Netanyahu's 40-year quest for a regime change war in Iran"
'It's a disgrace': Raphael Warnock slams Donald Trump over health care cuts, Middle East conflict
Sen. Warnock accused the Trump administration of "forcing hospitals to close" while waging "yet another war"
Trump touts $300 billion Texas refinery deal as win for his 'America First' policies
The announcement comes at a time when gas prices remain significantly higher due to the ongoing conflict in Iran
Chuck Schumer says Trump is 'risking world economy' as White House calls gas price surge 'temporary'
As per some reports, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively come to a halt due to Iranian threats
'Trump must be impeached': Canadian commentator slams president as Iran conflict continues
"Today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran," Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had said on Tuesday
Americans are 'paying for Trump's bad decisions': Mark Kelly introduces Bill for gas tax suspension
Kelly's proposal aims to temporarily eliminate the 18.4-cent-per-gallon federal tax on gasoline through October 1, 2026
Pentagon announces 'most intense day of strikes' in Iran as Middle East tensions escalate
"To date, they've struck more than 5,000 targets," General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said
Obama Foundation announces June opening for Chicago's Obama Presidential Center
"This is not a monument to the past; it is a living destination for people who refuse to accept the status quo," Barack Obama said
Trump administration faces pressure to return billions after SCOTUS ruling
As of March 4, over 330,000 importers had filed more than 53 million entries subject to IEEPA duties
Jesse Jackson Jr. says former presidents 'did not know' the civil rights leader they honored
"I listened for several hours to three United States presidents who do not know Jesse Jackson," Jackson Jr. said
Trump attacks 'autopen president' Biden and 'great divider' Obama during 'Shield of the Americas' meet
"Biden had no idea what he was doing. He had no clue. It was being run by whoever got near the autopen," Trump said
'We've seen this playbook before': Mark Kelly questions Trump administration over Iran conflict
"If Iran's nuclear missile program was 'obliterated' why is it being used as part of the justification for this war?" Kelly stated
US payrolls fall by 92,000 in February as unemployment holds at 4.4%
In contrast to the report, analysts were broadly expecting a gain of approximately 60,000 jobs
'We'll see the President in court': 24 States sue Trump over fresh tariffs after Supreme Court setback
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the tariffs "nothing more than a tax on working families"
Trump replaces Kristi Noem at DHS, but Democrats say leadership change won't end 'nightmare'
"She needed to go – good riddance I say, but Congress must act to hold this out-of-control agency accountable," Senator Cory Booker said
Trump wants to be 'personally involved' in choosing Iran's next leader: Reports
Trump's comments came as Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel's joint operation against Iran, continued through its fifth day
Karoline Leavitt says 'Press wants to make President look bad' during briefing on Operation Epic Fury
"It's the position of this administration that...the press should accurately report on the success of Operation Epic Fury," Leavitt said
'Ruled by gangsters and madmen': John Cusack slams Trump, Netanyahu over 'Operation Epic Fury'
"Trump starts a wag the dog war to distract from Epstein and to do Netanyahu's bidding," Cusack wrote on social media