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Gitanjali Poonia

Salt Lake City

National Politics Reporter at Deseret News

Freelance Writer at Freelance

National Politics Reporter @Deseret; sometimes I write about movies | retweets ≠ endorsements

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  • 21 hours ago | deseret.com | Gitanjali Poonia

    Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing criticism for vetoing a bill that would have prevented China from buying land in the state. In her veto letter, dated June 2, Hobbs said she considered protecting infrastructure important. "However, this legislation is ineffective at counter-espionage and does not directly protect our military assets," she said in the letter.

  • 2 days ago | deseret.com | Gitanjali Poonia

    Lori Vallow Daybell's second trial in Arizona was scheduled to begin Monday but the proceedings faced delays after Vallow Daybell showed up to court in a wheelchair. Vallow Daybell told Superior Court Judge Justin Beresky, "You are putting a lot of pressure on me to be better by Wednesday," before breaking down in tears. The trial is being held in Maricopa County. Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted on murder charges in two states, faces one charge of conspiracy to commit murder.

  • 2 days ago | yahoo.com | Gitanjali Poonia

    Lori Vallow Daybell’s second trial in Arizona was scheduled to begin Monday but the proceedings faced delays after Vallow Daybell showed up to court in a wheelchair. Vallow Daybell told Superior Court Judge Justin Beresky, “You are putting a lot of pressure on me to be better by Wednesday,” before breaking down in tears. The trial is being held in Maricopa County. Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted on murder charges in two states, faces one charge of conspiracy to commit murder.

  • 2 days ago | deseret.com | Gitanjali Poonia

    In her second book, former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre questions the American obsession with the two-party democratic system while embracing a new political affiliation. Jean-Pierre, who was President Joe Biden's White House press secretary from May 2022 to January 2025, is leaving the Democratic Party, which she will reportedly discuss in her upcoming book.

  • 2 days ago | yahoo.com | Gitanjali Poonia

    In her second book, former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre questions the American obsession with the two-party democratic system while embracing a new political affiliation. Jean-Pierre, who was President Joe Biden’s White House press secretary from May 2022 to January 2025, is leaving the Democratic Party, which she will reportedly discuss in her upcoming book.

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29 Apr 25

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21 Apr 25

RT @natalie_allison: Good morning from New Delhi, where Vice President JD Vance has just arrived to this sign greeting him with dancers at…