Kunal Dey

About Author

Kunal Dey is senior news writer at news.meaww. He is originally a computer engineer who took a keen interest in US and world politics after Donald Trump’s historic win in 2016. Now based in Bengaluru, India, he tries to bring a fresh perspective to the goings on at Washington, D.C. And when he’s not chasing stories from Capitol Hill, you’ll catch him hitting the gym, taking his car out for a spin, whipping up something tasty in the kitchen, losing himself in a book, or jamming on his guitar.

Area of Interest

Kunal’s been all over election cycles, primaries, campaigns, polls, and consequential moments that shape American politics. His writing delves into everything from libertarian and conservative ideas to liberal perspectives, hoping to give everyone something to think about. In doing that, he hopes to cut through the noise, pulling from a mix of agencies and outlets across the board to keep things balanced and try to make sense of the messy bloodsport that is politics.

Previous Experiences

Kunal has previously been a co-founder of multiple startups in the logistics and software industries respectively, overseeing branding, content, operations and helping improve the overall throughputs of various clients via automation

LATEST

Panic sets in at CNN as insiders say overpaid stars could face the axe amid Warner Bros Discovery’s split

Warner Bros Discovery revealed it’s breaking itself up into two entirely new companies — Streaming & Studios and Global Networks — by mid-2026

17h ago

Trump blasts 'publicity-seeking' Emmanuel Macron for 'always getting it wrong' after leaving G7 abruptly

After leaving the G7 Summit, Donald Trump accused French President Emmanuel Macron of being a 'publicity-seeking' meddler who’s always off the mark

18h ago

Trump slams Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau for ousting Putin from G7, claims move sparked Ukraine war

Before the official talks even began at the G7 Summit, President Donald Trump proposed bringing Russia back into the G7, and maybe even inviting China

19h ago

Trump ally Mark Levin blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene for thinking she's 'queen of MAGA' over Iran stance

Mark Levin slammed Marjorie Taylor Greene for attacking ‘fake’ MAGA backers eager for war with Iran in her fiery tirade

19h ago

Jimmy Swaggart, America’s longest-running televangelist, fighting for life in ICU after cardiac arrest

'Right now, he is in ICU, and without a miracle, his time will be short. But we believe in God. We’re not giving up,' Jimmy Swaggart's family said

22h ago

Barron Trump skips dad Donald's birthday military parade amid family no-shows and nationwide protests

While Eric Trump and Don Jr were present at the event, Ivanka gave it a miss too

1d ago

Marco Rubio caught yawning while slouched in his seat during Trump’s lavish military parade

A number of top White House officials, including Marco Rubio, looked visibly worn down halfway through the parade celebrating the US Army's 250 years

1d ago

Fact Check: Did FIFA really cancel 2026 World Cup matches in the US over Trump's immigration policies?

Trump met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the White House, where he pledged support for both 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup

1d ago

Nezza defies Dodgers’ demand and sings National Anthem in Spanish in solidarity with anti-ICE protesters

In a now-viral TikTok video, Nezza included audio of what she says is an LA Dodgers official, off-camera, telling her to sing the anthem in English

2d ago

Iran was behind both assassination attempts on Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu claims in bombshell interview

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of being behind the failed assassination attempts on Trump during his third White House run last year

2d ago

Angry fans call for MLB boycott over ‘unacceptable’ Pride Month stunt during National Anthem at Mets game

The move, part of MLB’s annual Pride Month celebrations, was instantly slammed by fans who felt it disrespected the National Anthem and the country

2d ago

Lip reader decodes Melania Trump’s playful rebuke as POTUS walks back bizarre claim in hilarious exchange

Lip reader Nicola Hickling said that the duo were watching the soldiers pass by when Melania Trump leaned into Donald, calling it a 'playful moment'

2d ago

MAGA crowd sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Donald Trump during US Army’s 250th anniversary parade

As Donald Trump concluded his remarks and welcomed Melania to the stage, the crowd of thousands broke into an impromptu chorus of 'Happy Birthday'

2d ago

Trump delivers stark warning to US enemies during Army birthday parade amid 'No Kings' protests

Speaking for just eight minutes at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to America’s enemies

2d ago

Trump drops bold and pro-masculinity Father’s Day message as he celebrates dads who 'lead through action'

President Donald Trump dropped a proclamation to commemorate fathers everywhere, using the occasion to give a shoutout to the 'custodians of strength'

2d ago

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump wear a catheter under his suit during his UFC 316 appearance?

The original photo came straight from the White House’s uploads, but President Donald Trump's pants aren’t clearly visible in most of them

5d ago

Why LA protesters are waving Mexican flag during anti-ICE demonstrations and what it means to them

Columnist Lindsey Holden noted that this is not the first time the Mexican flag has been featured at immigration protests

5d ago

AOC called 'ignorant' for dismissing LA riots as 'teens' throwing rocks and blaming Trump raids for chaos

Speaking about the riots in LA, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that the Democrats 'don’t need to answer for every teen who throws a rock'

5d ago

Joy Behar under fire for pausing ICE raid talk on 'The View' to gush over 'gorgeous' Gavin Newsom

Joy Behar paused a live discussion on the unrest in California to admit to her co-hosts that she has a slight crush on Gavin Newsom

5d ago

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Trump 'couldn't care less' about Kennedy Center actors' boycott as he and Melania enjoy 'Les Miserables'

Reports ahead of the show claimed the Trumps would be watching a performance of 'Les Miserables' at the Kennedy Center featuring understudies

5d ago

California first lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom steps out to shop in Beverly Hills as riots engulf LA streets

Jennifer Siebel Newsom's outing's timing sparked some backlash, with critics questioning whether she was indulging in luxury amid a statewide crisis

6d ago

Elon Musk admits his attacks on Trump 'went too far' as he regrets some posts he made against president

Donald Trump and Elon Musk traded insults on social media after the Tesla CEO slammed the president’s spending bill as a 'disgusting abomination'

6d ago

Trump warns protesters 'will be met with very big force' if they disrupt Army’s 250th anniversary parade

Trump made it clear that anyone thinking of raining on his parade better think twice

6d ago

Hillary Clinton mocked as 'delusional' for calling LA protests 'peaceful', turning off comments on post

Hillary Clinton chimed in on the riots for the first time late Monday, June 9, pinning the blame squarely on President Donald Trump

6d ago

Stephen A Smith wades into Simone Biles-Riley Gaines feud, admits trans women have 'unfair advantage'

Stephen A Smith said, 'It is a disservice to women in a lot of people’s eyes, that men transitioning to women get to compete in women’s sports'

6d ago

Elon Musk has made Trump paranoid about his VP JD Vance, claims biographer Michael Wolff

According to bestselling biographer Michael Wolff, Elon Musk may have turned Vice President JD Vance into an existential threat to Trump's throne

7d ago

Riley Gaines 'feels bad' as Simone Biles faces backlash amid feud over trans inclusion in women sports

Riley Gaines said she’d braced herself for haters the moment a notification popped up, but realized it was Simone Biles who was getting slammed

7d ago

Trump explains how babies born during his tenure could snag $1K investment fund at 'no cost' to taxpayers

The president shared what he’s proudly dubbed the 'Trump accounts' - a $1,000 investment fund for every US baby born while he’s in the White House

7d ago

Reporter trolled for downplaying LA protests as fire rages and explosion erupts behind him: 'Is this AI?'

'From what we've seen... the vast majority are people taking videos, people waving flags, people walking around,' ABC7’s Tim Caputo said on-air

7d ago

Blake Lively trolled as she 'cried with relief' after Justin Baldoni's lawsuit dismissal: 'Not a win'

A judge threw out Justin Baldoni’s massive $400 million countersuit, which accused Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds of extortion and defamation

Jun 9

Cancer-stricken Biden stuck in 'war' between wife Jill and son Hunter as family clashes over $10M estate

The latest friction allegedly erupted after Joe Biden revealed his metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis

Jun 8

Fact Check: Is JD Vance stepping down as vice president due to Donald Trump and Elon Musk's fallout?

Owing to JD Vance's ties to tech billionaires, chatter about where he stands spread rapidly as Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud unfolded

Jun 8

Conspiracy theorists convinced Donald Trump's feud with Elon Musk is ‘as fake as WWE’

Conspiracy theorists claimed that Trump and Elon Musk’s clash had been a staged ruse to lure Democrats into demanding the Epstein files' release

Jun 8

Elon Musk shoved Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘like a rugby player’ during White House clash: Report

The clash reportedly started during a tense meeting in April, where Elon Musk and Scott Bessent each pitched rival plans to revamp the IRS

Jun 8

Donald Trump warns Elon Musk of 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats in future elections

In an interview with NBC News, when asked whether his relationship with Elon Musk could be salvaged, Donald Trump flatly said, 'No'

Jun 7

Elon Musk floats bonkers Trump 'body double' conspiracy theory as his bromance with POTUS goes bust

The feud began when Elon Musk took a wrecking ball to President Donald Trump’s prized 'big, beautiful bill' and then publicly called for his impeachment

Jun 6

CNN's Christiane Amanpour slammed for saying she's 'afraid' to travel to US under Trump's presidency

'I literally prepared to go to America as if I was going to North Korea,' Christiane Amanpour shared on a podcast about her recent visit to the US

Jun 6

Musk hints at a possible truce with Trump, signals he’s open to cooling things off and making peace

Earlier, Elon Musk had called for Donald Trump’s impeachment and claimed that the POTUS might be hiding Jeffrey Epstein files to protect himself

Jun 6

European politicians gloat as Trump and Elon Musk’s bromance crashes and burns in very public feud

The once-friendly relationship turned into a slugfest that started with President Donald Trump threatening to axe Elon Musk’s government contracts

Jun 6

White House defends Elon Musk's 'right to speak for his companies' amid escalating feud with Trump

This comes after President Donald Trump and his 'first buddy' Elon Musk had what can be described as a very public breakup

Jun 5

Joe Rogan looks uncomfortable as mentalist reveals his ATM PIN code on air: ‘Why would I tell you that?’

On a recent episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience', mentalist and former banker Oz Pearlman managed to guess the podcast host's actual ATM PIN code

Jun 5

Trump's New Jersey golf club hit with 18 health code violations, scores lowest in county-wide inspection

The Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster received 18 health code violations during a routine inspection by the Somerset County Department of Health

Jun 5

Fact Check: Did Adam Sandler testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

A rumor circulated online that Adam Sandler testified against Sean 'Diddy' Combs on or around May 30, 2025, during the rapper's trial in New York City

Jun 5

Lawrence O'Donnell reveals why Donald Trump hasn’t hit back at Elon Musk’s criticism of his spending bill

So far, neither President Donald Trump nor his administration have released a statement related to Elon Musk’s remarks

Jun 5

Rev William Barber arrested during 'unlawful' US Capitol protest against GOP spending cuts

Rev William Barber was leading a prayer protest inside the rotunda when Capitol Police cut it short, declaring the vigil an illegal demonstration

Jun 5

Karoline Leavitt appears at briefing without her cross necklace after Jon Stewart's scathing on-air roast

Karoline Leavitt stepped up to the podium dressed in a sharp, long-sleeved navy blazer with gold buttons, a matching blue skirt, and sleek, pointed black heels

Jun 4

Elon Musk's bombshell tweet after stepping down from DOGE may have blown up his relationship with Trump

Elon Musk may have burned bridges with Trump by calling his 'big, beautiful bill' a 'disgusting abomination'

Jun 4

White House asks federal job seekers to write essays proving loyalty to Trump after massive DOGE layoffs

Before becoming a government nurse, janitor, or lawyer, job seekers will have to pass an essay test that might read more like a presidential fan letter

Jun 4

Fact Check: Did Jared Goff reject Elon Musk’s $270M offer at a charity event?

Viral Facebook posts claimed that Jared Goff told Elon Musk to 'spend it on something that actually helps people' after rejecting a $270 million offer

Jun 4

DNC’s taco truck jab at Trump draws backlash from JD Vance and GOP: ‘We have the lamest opposition’

The DNC parked a taco truck outside GOP headquarters in Washington, DC, in an effort to troll President Donald Trump over his tariff policies

Jun 4